Cheesy Frico Fried Egg Tostadas (Printable Version)
Crispy cheese tostadas with fried eggs, pico de gallo, and avocado. Flavorful, textural breakfast or brunch.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cheese Frico Base
01 - 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
02 - 1 cup (100 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
03 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Eggs
05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil
→ Pico de Gallo
07 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
09 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - Juice of 1 lime
12 - Salt, to taste
→ Garnishes (optional)
13 - 1 avocado, sliced
14 - Hot sauce, to taste
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves
16 - Lime wedges
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside for flavors to meld.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. For each tostada, sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture (cheddar + Monterey Jack, with paprika and pepper if using) into a 5-inch circle. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until edges are deeply golden and crisp. Gently flip and cook 1–2 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool until firm. Repeat for all bases.
03 - In a clean skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Crack eggs in and fry to desired doneness (sunny side up or over-easy preferred). Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Place each frico tostada base on a plate. Top with a fried egg, a generous spoonful of pico de gallo, and garnishes such as avocado slices, hot sauce, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
05 - Serve immediately, while the frico is crisp and the eggs are warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Crispy cheese base means no tortillas needed and a gluten-free option
- Full of bold flavors with fresh toppings and smoky notes
- Ready in just half an hour start to finish
- Eye-catching presentation perfect for brunch hosting
- My family cannot get enough of the crunchy cheese tostada bases and always ask if I will make extra pico de gallo on the side for scooping
02 -
- Gluten free friendly since the base is pure cheese
- Packed with protein and calcium for a hearty start
- Customizable toppings to suit every taste
- The frico base is my favorite part There is something magical about cheese cooked slowly to crispy edges With every family brunch someone always claims the crispiest piece and it turns into a fun competition at the table
03 -
- Let the cheese fully melt and bubble before flipping for maximum crunch
- Do not overcrowd the skillet or the frico bases will run together and not crisp well
- Use freshly shredded cheese as pre-shredded bags often have starches that prevent frico from crisping properly