Gotta Love Fried Tortillas!
A tostada is a crunchy fried tortilla that is topped with any Mexican topping or ingredient you like. Almost like an open-faced taco! We’ve made tostadas my entire life, and they’re a family favorite for dinner and one we have at ever Cinco de Mayo and Mexican fiesta because they’re simple, delicious and loved by all.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutesCOOK TIME: 10 minutes Creamy Refried Beans
1 (30-ounce) can of refried beans- I use a can of traditional-style refried beans, but you can also try other flavors like spicy jalapeno or zesty salsa ¼ cup Crisco shortening – helps thicken and flavor the can of refried beans ⅔ cup milk – use whole milk for creamier beans 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend – or flavor the beans with Colby Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, cotija cheese
Tostadas
½-1 cup vegetable oil – or canola oil, avocado oil, or olive oil labeled for frying 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas – or skip the frying time and buy a package of ready-to-eat store-bought tostada shells. salt – adds extra flavor to the tostada shell and the overall dish toppings (optional) – shredded cooked chicken, beef, or pork; shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, hot sauce, Homemade Salsa, Avocado Cream Sauce, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Sweet Salsa Verde, Corn Salsa.
How to Make Tostadas
Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 5 minutes until tortillas are toasted and crisp, then flip over and bake for another 2-3 minutes Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
