KAMUSH (MEXICAN TORTILLA APPETIZERS)

Kamush (Mexican tortilla appetizers) image

Provided by Hey Jude

Time 35m

Yield 36 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

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6 fresh corn tortillas or 1 bag of restaurant style tortilla chips
salad oil (if using fresh corn tortillas)
1 can refried beans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
guacamole (use your favorite recipe or try my Cilantro Guacamole #59429)
1 cup sour cream
1 medium tomatoes, diced
jalapeno pepper, slices

Steps:

If using the fresh corn tortillas, cut each into 4 quarters and in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat in about 1/4 inch of hot salad oil, cook tortilla wedges, about 4 at a time, for 30 seconds.
With a slotted spoon, turn the'chips' and cook 30 seconds longer or until golden and crisp.
Remove; drain on paper towels and place in a single layer on a large cookie sheet (or several sheets).
If using store bought restaurant style chips*, place them in an even layer on the cookie sheet.
Heat refried beans in a sauce pan and when they're nice and creamy, shmear a tablespoon or so onto each chip, then sprinkle with a dollop of cheese.
Place into a 350° oven until cheese is melted and just beginning to get bubbly, watch carefully, about 10 minutes.
Remove from oven, and decorate!
Use what you want, I like to place some guacamole on top, then top with a small dollop of sour cream, 3-4 tomato dices with a jalapeno slice right in the middle.
You can also add some habanero salsa at this point-it's very flexible, decorate to taste.
*ifusing store bought chips, which work perfectly well in this recipe, try to buy some that are large and flat and don't let the bag-packer smush your bag of chips!