Classic Mexican Tostada
Crisp, flavorful, and endlessly customizable, these *Classic Mexican Tostadas* bring the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine straight to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features perfectly golden fried corn tortillas as the crunchy base, piled high with layers of creamy refried beans, tender shredded chicken, and fresh shredded lettuce. A medley of toppings—juicy diced tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, crumbled queso fresco, and a drizzle of tangy sour cream—ensures a burst of flavor in every bite. Finished with a fiery splash of hot sauce and seasoned to perfection, these tostadas are a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for casual family dinners or a festive Mexican-inspired gathering. Whether enjoyed as a snack or a main course, these tostadas are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Cooked refried beans
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 2 pieces Sliced avocado
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Hot sauce
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil for frying. Heat until shimmering.
Carefully add one corn tortilla at a time to the skillet, frying until golden and crisp on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining tortillas.
Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each fried tortilla.
Layer with shredded lettuce and cooked shredded chicken.
Scatter diced tomatoes evenly over the chicken layer.
Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese on top of the tomatoes.
Add slices of avocado to each tostada.
Drizzle a little sour cream over the tostadas for extra creaminess.
Finish with a splash of hot sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect crunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 319.9 g | 410% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.1 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 222 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2180 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
