Mexican · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Tlayudas oaxaqueñas
35 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
Tlayudas are a famous Oaxacan large crisp tortilla topped with beans, cheese, and meat.
Ingredients
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- 4 large flour tortillas or tlayuda-style tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups refried black beans
- 2 tablespoons asiento or lard, optional
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 8 ounces cooked chorizo, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa
Let’s make it
- Heat the oven to 425 F / 220 C.
- Spread each tortilla with beans and a little asiento if using, then top with cheese and chorizo.
- Bake on trays for 8–10 minutes until crisp at the edges and the cheese melts.
- Top with cabbage, avocado, and salsa.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
For kids, leave off the salsa and cut the tlayuda into small strips.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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