By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 6
254 cal · 29 min
Crispy Baked Tostadas
Recipe GLPR34ecb7c0a0eb48
A simple and satisfying appetizer or side dish made with crispy baked flour tortillas layered with seasoned refried beans, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings. These tostadas come together quickly and are perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Customize with your favorite salsa and sour cream for added flavor.
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Ingredients
6 flour tortillas
2 cups fat-free, low-sodium refried beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
salsa, to taste
light sour cream, optional
non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Arrange the flour tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly spray both sides of each tortilla with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake the tortillas for 4 minutes, until they become golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the refried beans with chili powder until well combined.
Spread approximately 1/3 cup of the seasoned refried bean mixture evenly onto each crispy tortilla.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beans on each tostada.
Return the tostadas to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and immediately top each tostada with shredded romaine lettuce and chopped tomato.
Serve the tostadas warm with salsa on the side and a dollop of light sour cream if desired.
Comments
Every ingredient here is a standard find at any Charlotte grocer—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and ALDI all carry flour tortillas, canned refried beans, block cheddar, chili powder, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream without a second trip. At roughly $8–9 for six servings, that's about $1.35–1.50 per plate, driven by the cheese and sour cream, which makes it budget-friendly for a weeknight. The stated 29 minutes is honest if your oven is preheated and you work efficiently, though assembling and baking six tostadas will run 25–35 minutes in practice. This feeds a family well and reheats adequately the next day if you store components separately, though the texture of the tortilla suffers slightly—best enjoyed fresh the same night.
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