Baked Tostadas With Homemade Tostada Shells

Enjoy homemade Baked Tostadas with Homemade Tostada Shells for a crunchy, flavorful meal that’s easy to make and customize with your favorite toppings.

Baked Tostadas with Homemade Tostada Shells Recipe

Whether topped with succulent slow cooker chicken or vibrant veggies, these tostadas are a versatile dish that caters to everyone’s preferences, promising a fun and engaging mealtime experience. Creating Baked Tostadas with Homemade Tostada Shells at home brings a burst of crunch and flavour to your dinner table in just 10 minutes! This hassle-free recipe elevates your meal with a homemade touch, letting you enjoy the authentic taste of crispy tostadas without the excess oil from frying. With a bed of creamy refried beans and a customizable array of toppings like cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, each bite offers a delicious blend of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

• 6 Corn tortillas
• 1 tablespoon Canola oil or any neutral oil, or cooking spray
• pinch Salt
• Your favorite tostada toppings: refried beans, chicken, beef, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, etc.

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Arrange as many tortillas as will fit on the baking sheet without overlapping. (I can get 6 on mine – if you need more than that, bake in batches or bake two sheets at a time, rotating halfway through).
• Brush both sides of the tortillas lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake for about 8 minutes, flipping the tortillas over about halfway through. You could also use a wire rack and omit the flipping.
• Remove from the oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to cool.*
• Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, or cool completely and store in a tightly sealed container for 3-4 days.

Serving Suggestions

• Authentic Mexican Rice
• Black Beans and Rice
• Mexican Street Corn Salad

Tips and Tricks

• Baking the tostada shells in the oven for 10 minutes makes them crunchy without the need for frying, offering a healthier option.
• Start by spreading refried beans on the baked tostada shells to act as a base, helping the rest of the toppings stay in place.
• Offer a variety of toppings like cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, homemade salsa, sour cream, olives, and onions for a customizable meal experience.