Breakfast Tostada

Want to start your day with a dreamy combination of textures and flavors? This easy yet irresistible breakfast tostada features a crispy tortilla topped with creamy beans, melty cheese, savory sausage, and a perfect egg on top!

Why I Love This Recipe

I’m all about making life easy in the morning, but I still love starting the day with something hearty and delicious. When I want a quick meal that will give me energy for hours, these yummy breakfast tostadas are truly the best of all worlds!

The crispy tortilla topped with creamy refried beans, melty cheese, savory chicken sausage, and a perfectly-cooked egg on top delivers a combination of textures that is downright dreamy. It’s the kind of meal that will put a smile on your face from the first to the last bite.

I love that the tortillas and beans heat up on a baking sheet right alongside the sausages. It’s basically a one-pan meal — all you have to do is cook the egg to go on top! Now that’s my kind of easy morning breakfast.

And just in case you need one more excuse to sink your teeth into this crispy crunchy breakfast textural dream, just look at how beautiful these tostadas are! It’s a feast for your eyes AND your taste buds.

What is a Tostada?

Tostada simply means “toasted.” And just like you can use toasted bread for pretty much any meal, tostadas are also amazing to enjoy any time of day!

This Latin American dish starts with a tortilla that’s either toasted or deep fried. The tortilla itself can be totally flat, like it is in this recipe, or cooked into a bowl shape. Think of it a bit like an open-faced taco.

Next, tostadas can be topped with just about anything. From all your favorite taco add-ons to breakfast foods like we’re using in this recipe, it’s just so versatile! Seriously, is there anything that wouldn’t be delicious served over a crispy tortilla?

Just like tacos, tostadas are meant to be eaten with your hands. Depending on how high you pile your toppings, they can get a little messy… but hey, that’s half the fun, right?

Ways to Enjoy Breakfast Tostadas

This recipe is super easy to make gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free sausage. Of course, you’ll always find me using my favorite chicken sausages from Jones Dairy Farm!

Looking for something dairy free? Just omit the cheese! You could even add a little extra refried beans to replace that creamy element.

If you have a gas range stove, I’d highly recommend briefly charring your tortillas before adding them to the sheet tray. This step is totally optional, but it adds an additional layer of flavor that I just can’t get enough of.

Ready for the finishing touches? My favorite garnishes are diced red onion, jalapeño slices, chopped cilantro, or a little avocado. The trickiest part is getting everything to balance on the tostada as you take your first bite!

Cooking for a crowd? This breakfast tostada recipe is the perfect option. You can cook multiple trays at a time and even have your guests add their own toppings of choice! 

What to Serve with Breakfast Tostadas

• Banana Bread Batter Protein Cups — Add some sweetness and a boost of collagen with these ooey-gooey super-delicious bites!
• Confetti Cake Batter Energy Bites — Who says you can’t have cake for breakfast? One or two always hits the spot after a crunchy breakfast tostada!
• Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer — Take advantage of alllll the fall vibes without any of the unwanted ingredients you get in store-bought creamers.
• Toasted Coconut Coldbrew — Complete your perfect morning with a summery spin on your typical cup of joe.

Can You Store Leftover Tostadas?

The beauty of this recipe is the crispy tortilla on the bottom. Unfortunately, if you try to store leftover breakfast tostadas in the refrigerator, the tortilla is going to end up getting soggy, and no one wants that.

Thankfully, this dish is unbelievably easy to throw together. You can prep all the ingredients and chop the garnishes ahead of time, then simply assemble and enjoy when you’re ready!

Other Delicious Breakfast Recipes

Blueberry Oat Pancakes

Breakfast Sausage Empanadas

Mexican Baked Eggs

Ultimate French Toast Grilled Cheese

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