Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange the corn tortillas on the sheet pan and spread a generous layer of warm refried beans over each tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top of the refried beans, followed by diced tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before adding shredded lettuce, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or any other toppings you desire.
- Slice into quarters or serve whole on a colorful platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize toppings such as black beans, avocado, or fresh cilantro for added flavor. To make vegan tostadas, substitute with plant-based cheese and omit animal products.