Recipe(tried): Party Tostadas

Debbie.D.,.AL (10:57:01 AM) :

PARTY TOSTADAS

3 (16 ounce) cans low-fat refried beans
Vegetable oil
24 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa

Spoon refried beans into a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish/ Cover tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap; fold back a small edge to allow steam to escape. Microwave at HIGH 6 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring twice.

Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet. Fry tortillas, 1 at a time, in hot oil 10 seconds on each side or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Top tortillas evenly with beans, onion, and remaining ingredients. Serve tostados immediately.

Yield: 24 servings.