Simple Breakfast Tostadas Recipe
Simple Breakfast Tostadas are a quick and delicious morning meal featuring crispy corn tortillas topped with warm refried beans, melted sharp cheddar cheese, eggs cooked to your liking, and fresh pico de gallo. Customize with avocado, crumbled cheese, or your favorite hot sauce for a satisfying start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tostadas
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Tortillas and Base
- 8 corn tortillas (make sure they’re 100% corn for crispiness)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups refried beans, warmed
Cheese and Eggs
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs, fried or scrambled (your preference)
Toppings
- 2 cups pico de gallo
- Optional garnishes: your favorite hot sauce or salsa, avocado, and/or crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Tortillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the extra-virgin olive oil. Once hot, place one corn tortilla in the skillet and cook until it becomes golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more oil if necessary. Set crispy tortillas aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Warm the Refried Beans: While toasting the tortillas, warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. You can also warm them in the microwave if preferred.
- Cook the Eggs: Prepare the eggs to your liking—fried or scrambled. For fried eggs, heat a non-stick skillet with a little oil or butter over medium heat and cook eggs until whites are set but yolks remain runny or firm, based on preference. For scrambled, whisk eggs and cook in skillet over medium heat, stirring until softly set.
- Assemble the Tostadas: Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans onto each crispy tortilla. Sprinkle grated sharp cheddar cheese over the beans so it begins to melt slightly from the bean’s warmth.
- Add Eggs and Pico de Gallo: Place one cooked egg on top of each tostada. Spoon fresh pico de gallo over the eggs for a burst of flavor and freshness.
- Garnish and Serve: Add optional garnishes such as avocado slices, crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, and your favorite hot sauce or salsa. Serve immediately to enjoy the full texture contrast and flavor profiles.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can bake the tortillas in a 400°F oven for 5-7 minutes as an alternative to frying.
- Use 100% corn tortillas to ensure they crisp properly and hold up under the toppings.
- Adjust the amount of cheese and beans based on your preference for richness and creaminess.
- Pico de gallo can be prepared fresh or store-bought for convenience.
- Experiment with egg styles like poached or soft boiled if preferred.
