Ham Cheese Tostadas Recipes

HAM & CHEESE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Top tostada shells evenly with ham and Singles; place on 4 microwaveable plates.
• Microwave, one at a time, on HIGH 15 sec. or until Singles begin to melt.
• Top evenly with the lettuce, tomatoes and olives.

BREAKFAST TOSTADA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook, turning halfway through, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, add the vegetable oil, black beans, a pinch of salt and pepper and some hot sauce. Heat until warmed through, mashing the beans with a fork.
• On a baking sheet, layer: 1 tostada shell, 2 tablespoons beans, 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tostada shell, 2 tablespoons beans, 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tostada shell, 2 tablespoons beans and 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted completely and the edges of the tostadas are beginning to turn golden, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the egg and cook until the white is set but the yolk is still runny, 5 to 7 minutes.
• To serve, transfer the tostada to a plate, top with the fried egg, diced avocado, salsa, sour cream, a sprinkle of the remaining cheese and the cilantro. Place the bacon on the side and enjoy.

BEAN, EGG AND HAM BREAKFAST TOSTADA

Steps:

• Scramble egg substitute with ham.
• Place tortillas on broiler pan, top each one with 1/2 of the cheese, 1/2 of egg/ham mixture, 1/2 of baked beans.
• Broil 3 in under broiler until cheese is melted and eggs etc are warm.
• Transfer to serving plate, top with salsa and slice into forths.

MEXICAN HAM AND CHEESE TORTAS

Steps:

• Preheat a griddle over med-high heat, or preheat panini grill.
• Cut each bolillo in half horizontally; spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one side of teh bread and 1 tablespoon refried beans on the other side.
• Top the beans with ¼ of the cheese and 1 slices of ham.
• Spread ½ tablespoon salsa on the other half of the bolillo.
• Close the sandwich; place the torta on the oiled griddle or panini grill.
• If using a griddle, place a skillet as a weight on top of the torta as it cooks.
• Toast until the cheese melts; turn as necessary to avoid burning the exterior.
• When the cheese has melted and the crust of the bread is browned, open the torta and spread ¼ of the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and pickled jalapenos inside each.
• Replace the top piece; cut in half; serve immediately.

DENVER SCRAMBLE TOSTADA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion, pepper and salt; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add eggs, ham and cheese; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Serve over tostada shells; sprinkle with additional cheese.

CHEESE-STUFFED TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until just golden. Stir in chopped cilantro and cumin, then beans with liquid, chipotle, and 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Place 4 tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet brushed with oil. Divide cheese among them, piled in centers, and top with remaining tortillas. Brush tops with oil. Broil, rotating sheet once, until tops are crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Flip and broil until second sides are crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more. Smash beans with the back of a spoon and spread mixture over tostadas. Top with lettuce, radishes, salsa, and cilantro leaves; serve.

HAM AND CHEESE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Top shells with ham and Singles. Place on microwavable plates.
• Microwave each on HIGH 15 seconds or until Singles begin to melt.
• Top with lettuce and tomato; sprinkle with olives. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.