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Potato Tostadas

Updated: Aug 17




Delicious and Easy Tostada Recipe the Whole Family Will Love


Are you looking for a quick and delightful meal that your entire family will enjoy? We have a fantastic tostada recipe that's not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious. This recipe requires minimal cooking and uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Whether you're craving something crunchy or need a quick dinner solution, these tostadas are sure to become a favorite in your household.


To start, heat a little olive oil in a pan on medium heat and add two precooked potatoes, seasoning them with a taco blend or your favorite spices. Lightly mash the potatoes to create a tasty base for your tostadas. If you prefer beans, prepare them similarly by cooking black beans with a bit of oil, onion, and jalapeño, then mashing them slightly. Top your tostadas with finely chopped cabbage, tomato, green onion, freshly cracked black pepper, salt, and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice for a refreshing slaw that perfectly complements the other ingredients.


To save time, you can use frozen precooked potatoes and a bag of coleslaw mix. Store-bought tostadas are a lifesaver when you're short on time. Simply load them up with your mashed potatoes or beans, add some crema fresca, your favorite hot sauce, and a sprinkle of Cotija cheese. For an extra touch, add slices of avocado. The tanginess of the slaw brings everything together, creating a mouthwatering dish that's sure to please everyone at the table. Give this recipe a try, and enjoy a hassle-free, delicious meal tonight!



Ingredients:

  • Olive oil

  • 2 pre-cooked potatoes

  • 1 Tablespoon of Taco seasoning or your favorite seasoning

  • 1/4 of a Cabbage head

  • 1 Tomato

  • 2 Green onion

  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper

  • Salt to taste

  • Juice of half a lemon or lime

  • Store-bought tostadas

  • Crema fresca

  • Hot sauce

  • Cotija cheese

  • Avocado (optional)


Instructions for Potato Tostadas:

  1. Place your burner on medium heat and add a little bit of olive oil to a pan. Add two precooked potatoes to the pan

  2. Season the potatoes with taco seasoning or your favorite seasoning. Mash the potatoes slightly. Continue cooking for a few seconds, turn the burner off and set your potatoes to the side.

  3. Finely chop cabbage, tomato, and green onion. Add all your chopped veggies to a bowl. Season with black pepper and salt to taste. After tasting, add lemon juice and mix until everything is fully combined.

  4. Take the store-bought tostadas and load them with the seasoned potatoes. Add a generous amount of slaw. For extra flavor, a dollop of crema fresca on top. Drizzle your favorite hot sauce over the crema fresca. Sprinkle some Cotija cheese. If you want some extra creaminess add some sliced avocado!


Tips

-To save even more time, you can use frozen diced potatoes and a bag of coleslaw mix.

-Store bought tostadas are a great time-saver and perfect when the family is hungry. Enjoy your delicious, crunchy potato tostadas!






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