Description
Breakfast Bean and Cheese Tostadas are a delicious way to start your day, featuring crispy tortillas topped with creamy beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 crispy corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium refried beans
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast each tortilla until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Gently heat the refried beans in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
- Spread a generous layer of warmed beans on each tortilla and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and add sliced avocado, Greek yogurt or sour cream, salsa, cilantro (if using), and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Use fresh corn tortillas for maximum crunch.
- Spice up your beans with cumin or chili powder for added flavor.
- Customize toppings by adding sautéed vegetables or different types of beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg