Friends. Food. Laughter. Plenty of delicious Mexican foods and drinks are on the menu every year for May 5. Cinco de Mayo! Music, smiles, pinatas, sombreros, and mariachi bands! Can’t forget those Margaritas and chips and salsa! Bring Wampler’s to the party and enjoy the celebration all day long!
Cinco de Mayo does not actually celebrate Mexico’s Independence (which is a common misconception in the United States!) but rather a day that celebrates the Mexican Army’s defeat of a French unit during the Franco-Mexican war in 1862. On May 5, a Mexican unit fought all day and defeated the French unit by the evening. This battle gave an important moral boost to their troops. Think David (Mexican troops) and Goliath (French Army)! Think “small” vs “mighty!” This all-important win gave a nation what it needed to keep going. To this day, it is a much-celebrated day in Mexico, and the US celebrates right along! Come on, do we seriously NEED a reason to celebrate in this country?!
What better way to honor this day than with friends and the spicy goodness of Wampler’s great line of pork products. From breakfast pork sausages in a wide variety of flavors to dinner sausages and Brats or plain ground pork and a yummy Boneless Pork loin. Whether the main attraction or a surprise ingredient, the array of Wampler’s flavors elevates any dish to next-level awesomeness. So, let’s grab a roll or two and spice up your dishes so they will be a battle victory remembered for years to come!
This year bringing easy appetizer-style dishes to the victory celebration of Cinco de Mayo the crowds will be saying “Viva la flavor” all day long. Taco cups are a quick, tasty treat that can be made ahead and put together right before the celebrations begin. The great thing with taco cups – besides the ease – is that the flavor and fun are second to none! And who doesn’t LOVE Jalapeno poppers? The awesome thing about using Wampler’s array of spiced sausage is you can offer a variety of heat! Finally – and one of the greatest appetizers for celebrations – chips and Wampler’s Hot Sausage cheese dip! For some, it can even be a meal! Bring Wampler’s Sausages to this battle and the victory will be yours!
Wampler’s Taco Cups are a celebration changer bar none. Use our prepared Wampler’s Taco Meat - mild or hot - and make it as much of a taco as you like! Lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions, sour cream, and creamy pour-on cheese! Wampler’s Mild Taco Meat goes great for the general public but if you want to add some spice, then our Hot Taco meat option is the battle changer here! By using wontons as the shell, it bakes up fast. Then, you can toss them in a zipper baggie and let the masses make their own, or put them on a tray and do them up quickly before serving! The choice is yours, but the experience of Wampler’s is for EVERYONE!
Wampler’s Taco Cups
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb roll of Wampler’s Mild or Hot Taco Meat.
Gordo’s Cheese Dip (Any Flavor)
1 (10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or Mexican blend)
24 wonton wrappers
HOW TO PREPARE:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Combine cooked pork, shredded cheese and Ro-Tel in a bowl and stir. Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with two wonton wrappers. Add taco mixture. Bake at 375 for 11-13 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden. Top with 1 Tablespoon Gordo’s Cheese Dip.
*Optional: Top with sour cream and shredded lettuce, onions, avocado, for full taco experience*
Wampler’s Jalapeno Poppers
If a Jalapeño Popper is more your battle cry, then let Wampler’s lead the main charge here! The fun with this dish is that you can offer several heat levels, thus pleasing more tasty pallets and exciting the crowds! We have both mild and spicey flavored Wampler’s Sausage that can elevate the way to a tasty victory on Cinco de Mayo. You can offer both of these flavors and everyone can enjoy the victory!
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound Wampler’s Hot Sausage
4-8 oz cream cheese (preference)
12-15 jalapeño peppers, sliced lengthwise, and seeded
DIRECTIONS:
Brown sausage, drain and return to heat.
Add cream cheese to sausage and mix until completely melted and mixed well with sausage.
Spoon into jalapeño halves and place onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 365 for about 25 minutes until the jalapeños have cooked and are softened.
Wampler’s Hot Sausage Cheese Dip
And we saved the BEST for last! Cinco de Mayo wouldn’t be complete without one of the oldest and best appetizers EVER! Cheese Dip! And not just ANY cheese dip but Wampler’s Hot Sausage Cheese Dip!! You can tweak it to how you like. Any way you fix it, adding either our Mild or Hot sausage makes this one dish that will go fast! You can garnish your Taco Cups or Jalapeno Popper’s with this. You can make it spicey or plain! The secret to this is adding Gordo’s Cheese to make a smooth creamy texture before heaping in the Wampler’s Sausage! Welcome to flavor and texture heaven! You will long be remembered for this Cinco de Mayo victory!
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb Wampler’s Hot (or Mild) Sausage
2 lbs Velveeta cheese
1 tub Gordo’s Cheese dip
DIRECTIONS:
Crumble sausage and brown slowly on range top.
Melt cheese and cream on a low burner (a crockpot works well!).
Add sausage to cheese mixture.
Serve warm with chips (or fresh vegetables.)
Wampler’s flavor is always a hit at any get together and what better one to be celebrated than at Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy the fun, culture and festivities associated with the day and bring along a crowd pleaser! Wampler’s is great to have along as you celebrate with friends and family. Happy Cinco!!!!