Copycat Tijuana Flats Tostadas Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
554 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
Copycat Tijuana Flats Tostadas Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by pre-baking hard taco shells broken in half, creating a sturdy tostada base. The warm shells are topped with a layer of refried beans, black beans, and grated cheese before being baked again at 350°F until the cheese melts and everything heats through. The final step involves adding fresh, raw chopped vegetables—diced tomato, onion, and sliced jalapeno pepper—to bring brightness and crunchy texture contrast to the warm, creamy layers below. Black olives can be added optionally for additional flavor.
This dish balances textures between crispy shells, creamy beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. It provides a faster alternative to traditional tostadas with homemade seasoning, suitable for a casual lunch or snack.
Serving suggestions recommend pairing with favorites such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or taco sauce for extra flavor customization according to taste.
Ingredients
- 6 hard taco shells baked, broken in half
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 tomato diced, medium
- ¼ white onion diced, or red onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper sliced, large
- ¾ cup cheese grated, plus any extra desired
- black olives optional
Instructions
- Pre-bake the tortillas while you chop your veggies.
- Layer your tortilla halves with beans and cheese and pop in the toaster oven at 350F.
- Bake for approx. 15 minutes or until beans are hot and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and top with your raw chopped veggies. That's it! Quick and easy!
Notes
- Serve with accompaniments like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or taco sauce to enhance flavor.
- Baking the shells both before and after assembling helps achieve a crisp base and melted cheese topping.
- Fresh chopped vegetables added after baking maintain their crispness and bright flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1045mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1112IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 409mg | 41% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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