Description
These Cheesy Tostadas with Lettuce and Sauce are a quick and delicious Mexican-inspired snack or light meal. Crispy tostada shells are topped with melted Mexican cheese blend, fresh shredded lettuce, tangy salsa, and optional toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro, making them flavorful and easy to prepare in just 12 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tostada shells
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup salsa or your favorite taco sauce
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for melting the cheese on the tostadas.
- Assemble Tostadas: Arrange the tostada shells evenly on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over each shell to ensure thorough melting.
- Bake Cheese: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, creating a rich, gooey layer atop the crispy shells.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately top each tostada with shredded lettuce, salsa, and any optional toppings such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped fresh cilantro according to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the tostadas immediately while the cheese is still warm and the shells remain crisp, ensuring the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking or dietary needs.
- For extra protein, add cooked shredded chicken or beans under the cheese before baking.
- Warm the salsa slightly before serving if you prefer a milder contrast to the hot cheese.
- Use gluten-free tostada shells if you require a gluten-free recipe.
