nine-layer mexican tostadas
Because I love Mexican food.
Because — well, just because. Sometimes, an explanation isn’t necessary.
A Girl Versus Dough original
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients:
canola or vegetable oil
4 fajita-size flour tortillas
1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso traditional refried beans
1 avocado, seeded and removed from the skin
1/4 cup pico de gallo or fresh chunky salsa
1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
chopped romaine lettuce
1 red bell pepper, sliced
canned corn, drained
sliced black olives, drained
crumbly cheese (like queso fresco or cotija)
sliced green onions
fresh lime wedges (optional)
Directions:
Heat about 1/4-inch worth of oil in the bottom of a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, carefully place one tortilla at a time in the oil. Using tongs to push the tortilla into the oil, cook both sides until crispy and bubbly, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove tortillas with tongs and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, heat refried beans until warmed through. In a small bowl, mash avocado with pico de gallo; set aside. In a separate small bowl, stir together sour cream, cilantro, hot sauce and lime juice until combined; set aside.
Top crisped tortillas with a thin layer of refried beans, then top with guacamole and lime-cilantro sour cream. Top with chopped romaine lettuce, sliced red pepper, corn, sliced olives, crumbly cheese and sliced green onions. Serve with a lime wedge, if desired.
Disclosure: I received compensation from Old El Paso for recipe development purposes. All opinions are my own.
Anna — You are so in! ๐ Thanks, lady!
Heather — Mmm, baked tortillas — that’s GENIUS. Going to have to try that next time! ๐
Marie — Lol, so glad I’m not the only one who can’t deal with all the awkward! ๐ Thank you!
OH MY WORD, YUM! Mexican is our favorite. Being in California it is also 90% of the meals I make. I am SO adding this to the rotations!
Claire — I can’t get enough of Mexican food! I love it. Hope you like the recipe, lady! ๐
These tostadas look like 9 layers of heaven!
Laura — Thank ya, lady! ๐
I think Mexican is definitely a favorite with everyone today! This looks amazing! ๐
Love toastada’s… Im the total oppostie and would order them everywhere. The lime cilantro crema sounds amazing and I LOVE that you put fresh red bell peppers on top.
Kelly — I agree! Can’t complain ๐ Thanks for the comment, dear!
Bernadette — Thank you! I think the red peppers are my favorite part. ๐
Amazing! Now is there any way you could deliver this to my house for breakfast tomorrow morning? ๐
These look insanely delicious! And seriously – this rain-sleet-snow business needs to be over with!! I’m soooo ready for spring!
Chung-Ah — I’m on it ๐ Thanks for the comment!
Taylor — Thanks! And no kidding — I’m counting down the hours. ๐