Crispy Chorizo & Cheese Tostadas
Toasted tortillas piled with spiced chorizo, melted cheese, and fresh toppings—ready in under 20 minutes. A weeknight crowd-pleaser that tastes like takeout.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 4 whole corn tortillas
- 6 oz chorizo sausage, removed from casing
- ¾ cup shredded oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. When shimmering, lay tortillas one at a time and cook 30 seconds per side until charred and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- 2
In the same skillet, cook chorizo over medium-high, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Top each crispy tortilla with shredded oaxaca cheese, then spoon chorizo on top.
- 4
Return topped tortillas to the skillet and cook 1–2 minutes until cheese melts, working in batches if needed.
- 5
Drizzle with lime juice and scatter cotija cheese and cilantro over the top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
- wooden spoon
- small bowl or cutting board
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