Loaded Tostadas

 The possibilities are endless. Mix and match the toppings to suit your preferences or have a "make your own tostada" dinner where everyone chooses what to put on top of their tostada shell.

Here are a few of my favorites combinations:

Loaded Chicken Tostadas

Ingredients:

Tostadas

Refried beans (I like refried black beans for more flavor)

Guacamole or chopped avocado

Spicy Chicken topping (see recipe below)

Chopped Tomatoes

Shredded Lettuce

Shredded Mexican Cheese

A dollop of sour cream

Hot Sauce

Instructions:

Start with a tostada. Spread warm refried beans over the surface. Top with chicken topping and pile on the remaining ingredients.

Huevo Ranchero Tostada:

Ingredients:

Tostadas

Refried Beans

Guacamole

Fried Egg with a runny yolk

Shredded Cheese

Instructions:

Start with a tostada. Spread with warm refried beans. Spread guacamole on top of beans. Top with fried egg and cheese on top.

Spicy Chicken Topping

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 pound shredded cooked rotisserie chicken

1 ounce taco seasoning

1 can (4.5 ounce) diced green chilies

1 can (10 ounce) diced tomatoes with green peppers.

Instructions

Heat olive oil in skillet. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes, and green chilies. Stir to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and and simmer for 10 minutes.