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Nine-Layer Mexican Tostadas

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • canola or vegetable oil
  • 4 fajita-size flour tortillas (check out this soft tortilla recipe!)
  • 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso traditional refried beans
  • 1 avocado seeded and removed from the skin
  • ¼ cup pico de gallo or fresh chunky salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • ¼ 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)

Instructions

  • 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.