Tostadas

Tostadas

Tostadas

Flat, crisply fried corn tortillas layered with refried beans, shredded meat or seafood, lettuce, cream, and salsa — eaten like an open sandwich.

Cuisines

Mexican

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Build a full meal around Tostadas

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Corn Tostada Shell 6 Corn Tostada Shell
Refried Bean 1 cup Refried Bean
Chicken 1 cup Chicken , shredded, cooked
lettuce 1 cup Lettuce , shredded
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , diced
Cheese 1 cup Cheese , grated (such as queso fresco or cheddar)
sour cream 1/2 cup Sour cream
Pickled Jalape O 1/4 cup Pickled Jalape O , sliced
Cilantro 1/4 cup Cilantro , chopped
salt — Salt , to taste
lime — Lime , wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2 Place the corn tostada shells on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes until they are warm and slightly crispy.
  3. 3 In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat until warm, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4 Spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell.
  5. 5 Top the beans with shredded chicken, distributing evenly among the tostadas.
  6. 6 Add a layer of shredded lettuce over the chicken.
  7. 7 Sprinkle diced tomatoes and grated cheese over the lettuce.
  8. 8 Add a dollop of sour cream on top of each tostada.
  9. 9 Garnish with sliced pickled jalapeños and chopped cilantro.
  10. 10 Season with salt to taste.
  11. 11 Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Tips

For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add more beans or grilled vegetables.