Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this delightful recipe for Mexican tostadas featuring refried beans, melted cheese, and savory chicken sausage. These crispy tortilla bases are topped with a rich combination of creamy beans, gooey cheese, and perfectly cooked sausage, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these tostadas are sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, they’re easily customizable—add your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or jalapeños for an extra kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tostada shells
- 1 pound cooked chicken sausage
- 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
- 15 ounces refried beans (canned or homemade)
- 2 avocados (smashed)
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup Mexican queso cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Brush tortillas with olive oil and season with salt and chile powder. Bake on a baking sheet for about 6–8 minutes until crispy.
- In a skillet, cook the chicken sausage over medium heat until crispy.
- Heat refried beans in a microwave-safe dish until warm.
- Assemble by spreading beans on each tostada shell, topping with cheese and chicken sausage.
- Return to the oven for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top with smashed avocado, jalapeños, and other desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg