MINI CAJUN TOSTADAS!

Being that Mexican food is my absolute favorite thing to eat and I could literally eat it 6 nights a week, I went for the classic tostadas for the menu tonight ...but of course, I put my spin on it by adding that little touch of spice!

 

 DIRECTIONS:

1.)  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
 
2.) Cut corn tortillas in half as they are easier to handle and eat rather than full size tostadas.

3.) Bring a pan of 1-2 inches of Canola Oil to a boil then drop in corn tortillas. Hold with tongs and bring out of oil in less than 1 minute. (If you leave in too long, they will brown).
 
4.) Set crunchy tortilla halves on a paper towel and blot access grease. 

 
5.) Heat a can of Refried beans (any brand will do) in a pot and smooth out to a creamy consistency. Don't forget to add salt and pepper!
 
6.) Once tortillas have set up and hardened, add a layer of beans, Mexican cheese, jalapeno slices and top with a generous handful of cajun spice. 
 
7.) Bake in the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheeses and add that extra bit of crunch. 

8.) Serve with your favorite salsa and enjoy!

-Andrea

*The Modern Susie Homemaker*