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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Breakfast Tostadas

    Published: Sep 26, 2023 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    Breakfast Tostadas with eggs are budget-friendly, veggie-packed, and quick to make. This recipe is a tasty, gluten-free breakfast or dinner idea to serve a crowd or for one.

    white plate with two breakfast tostadas, slice of bacon, bowl of salsa next to a cup of tea, green napkin, and baking sheet with extra tostadas.
    • About Breakfast Tostada
      • Ingredients
        • Recipe Cost
    • How to Make Breakfast Tostadas
    • Recipe Tips
      • Variations
        • Ingredient Options
        • How to Make Allergy-Friendly
        • How to Fix a Mistake
      • Make-Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Nutrition Benefits
      • What to Serve with Breakfast Tostadas

    About Breakfast Tostada

    Breakfast tostadas are made from simple ingredients, and they don't require too much effort to cook.

    Plus, salsa and cheese because they make everything better. Put it all together and you have breakfast tostadas.

    It's easy enough to make your own tostadas shells at home.

    Here's how to make tostada shells: Rub a little oil on corn tortillas and bake them to make them crispy.

    While the tostada shells are baking, scramble some eggs and add spinach for extra nutrients.

    Top your homemade crispy tostadas with the egg mixture and cover in cheese. Bake for a few more minutes, and you're ready!

    And that's it.

    You can add any extra veggies to your eggs as desired, use whatever cheese you like, or even use flour tortillas if that's what you prefer.

    These breakfast tostadas are quick enough to make on a not-too-busy weekday morning (about 15-20 minutes to prepare) but delicious enough to serve to house guests.

    bottle of avocado oil, jar of salsa, salt shaker, handful of fresh spinach, egg, corn tortillas, block of cheddar cheese on white counter with text overlay describing ingredients.

    Ingredients

    Oil: You need to rub a little oil on corn tortillas before baking. Avocado oil, olive oil, or canola oil are all good options.

    Corn tortillas: The base of the breakfast tostadas is corn tortillas. To make tostada

    Spinach: For extra nutrients, add fresh spinach to the scrambled eggs. Any veggie you like will work, like onions or bell peppers.

    Eggs: The recipe was tested using large eggs, but medium or extra large will work well.

    Cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, Monterey Jack, manchego, parmesan, gruyere, Swiss, and provolone are all great options for cheese. You can also use a combo of cheeses.

    Salsa: Jarred salsa of any kind or homemade salsa makes a breakfast tostada even tastier. Salsa is optional but I highly recommend you include it. Plus, you can easily make it yourself with this low-sodium salsa recipe.

    Recipe Cost

    • Oil 1 teaspoon: $0.06
    • Corn tortillas 4 small: $0.40
    • Spinach 5 cups: $0.72
    • Eggs 3 large: $0.42
    • Cheese 2.5 ounces: $0.73
    • Salsa ¼ cup: $0.19

    TOTAL COST: $2.52 or $1.26/serving (Based on San Diego grocery stores 2023)

    Note that this is not the recipe; it's simply to show the cost breakdown of ingredients. Scroll down to the full recipe to see the specific ingredients and directions.

    How to Make Breakfast Tostadas

    six photo collage with two tortillas topped with oil on baking sheet, a skillet with spinach and eggs, a baking sheet with homemade tostadas after baking next to a skillet of scrambled eggs, homemade tostada shells topped with cheese and scrambled eggs, two breakfast tostadas after baking, and a hand holding a breakfast tostada topped with salsa.

    Time needed: 30 minutes

    Simple, delicious, and filling breakfast tostadas ready in less than 35 minutes.

    1. Rub tortillas with oil and bake until crispy.

    2. Scramble eggs and spinach.

    3. Remove tostadas from oven.

    4. Top tostadas with cheese and spinach scrambled eggs.

    5. Bake.

    6. Serve with salsa, and enjoy!

      baking sheet with two scrambled egg breakfast tostadas with spinach next to a jar of salsa.

    Recipe Tips

    I love that these breakfast tostadas are scalable, so you can make a lot of these at one time barely any extra work. Simply double or triple the ingredients as needed.

    However, they are not great to make ahead and are best enjoyed right after baking (especially if you top with salsa... they get a little soggy if they sit for too long).

    Variations

    Ingredient Options

    Tortillas: You can use flour tortillas in place of corn tortillas. You can also buy store-bought tostada shells instead of baking homemade tostada shells.

    Veggies: Instead of spinach, you can sauté 2 cups of diced onion or bell peppers before adding the eggs.

    Cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, Monterey Jack, manchego, parmesan, gruyere, Swiss, and provolone are all good alternatives.

    white plate with two breakfast tostadas with scrambled eggs next to apple slices.

    How to Make Allergy-Friendly

    Breakfast Tostadas are naturally gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free.

    To make them dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese.

    How to Fix a Mistake

    Tostada shells aren't crispy: Turn the oven to 350F and cook another 5 minutes to let them get crispier.

    baking sheet with two homemade tostada shells one topped with cheese and the other topped with scrambled eggs and spinach, next to a skillet with spinach scrambled eggs and an orange spatula.

    Make-Ahead Ideas

    These are best enjoyed immediately after baking. You can prepare the tostada shells, scramble the eggs, and shred the cheese up to 24 hours in advance if desired.

    Otherwise, I recommend waiting until just before serving to cook the breakfast tostada.

    Storage Suggestions

    If you have leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 300F for about 5-15 minutes until warmed through.

    Do not microwave to reheat because the tostada shells will lose their crunch and become chewy and tough.

    hand holding a breakfast tostada with scrambled eggs and salsa.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are tostadas healthy?

    Yes! Tostadas offer a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat; plus, they are often full of nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

    This breakfast tostada recipe is a delicious high-protein, mostly plant-based option that provides an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, iron, and potassium.

    What are breakfast tostadas?

    Breakfast tostadas have a crispy tortilla shell topped with scrambled eggs, spinach, cheese, and salsa.
    They are easy to customize and great to serve one or a crowd.

    What can you eat with a tostada?

    Breakfast Tostadas are great served with fruit, smoothies, bacon, or sausage. Rice and beans are great to pair with tostadas as well.

    baking sheet with two breakfast tostadas with scrambled eggs and spinach.

    Nutrition Benefits

    Breakfast Tostadas recipe provides 23 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, 157% RDA of Vitamin A, 36% RDA of calcium, 27% RDA of Vitamin C, 22% RDA of iron, and 21% RDA of potassium.

    Along with a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat, each serving gets about 2 servings of vegetables.

    Thanks to the protein and fiber, these help keep you full and satisfied.

    What to Serve with Breakfast Tostadas

    Alone, breakfast tostadas are a pretty filling and complete breakfast.

    You can also serve them with sliced fruit, oven-baked bacon, pumpkin yogurt, breakfast sausage, berry green smoothie, or mango green tea smoothie.

    Rice and Beans are great to pair with tostadas as well.

    white plate with apple slices and breakfast tostadas, next to jar of salsa, cup of tea, and carton of eggs.

    Final thoughts:

    Not only are these breakfast tostadas delicious, quick, and easy - they're budget-friendly too!

    I love that you can make enough to serve two or increase it to serve more with only a smidge of extra effort.

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    white plate with two breakfast tostadas with scrambled eggs next to apple slices.

    Breakfast Tostadas

    Breakfast Tostadas with eggs are budget-friendly, veggie-packed, and quick to make. Gluten-free breakfast or dinner idea high in protein and fiber.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme
    Total Cost: $2.52 or $1.26/serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • 4 small corn tortillas
    • 5 cups baby spinach
    • 3 large eggs
    • ⅔ cup shredded cheese
    • ¼ cup salsa

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
    • Rub the oil on both sides of the corn tortillas. Place on a baking sheet, and transfer to oven. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side until crispy on each side.
    • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs into a bowl.
    • Add spinach to a non-stick skillet and pour in eggs. Scramble the eggs. Remove from heat.
    • Top the crispy tortillas with the egg mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
    • Transfer to the oven and cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with salsa and enjoy!

    Notes

    *If you're not using a nonstick skillet, spray with cooking spray or add a teaspoon or two of oil to the skillet before adding the spinach.
    *Check that the shells are slightly crispy before adding the eggs and cheese. If they are browning too quickly, turn the heat to 350F and allow to get crispy before topping.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Meme

    This post was originally published on October 31, 2016. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.


    Breakfast Tostada Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Breakfast Tostadas
    Serving Size
     
    2 tostadas
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    379
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    20
    g
    31
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    308
    mg
    103
    %
    Sodium
     
    636
    mg
    28
    %
    Potassium
     
    731
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    29
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    23
    g
    46
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    7847
    IU
    157
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    22
    mg
    27
    %
    Calcium
     
    356
    mg
    36
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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