Tostadas de Queso

4 corn tortillas
1-16 oz. can refried beans
1/2 lb. (2 cups) grated colby, mild cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

In a small skillet, heat 1/2 cup cup vegetable oil. Fry corn tortillas by holding tortilla with tongs, lowering into hot grease, turning once till crisp. Drain on paper towel. Now heat 1 16-oz. can refried beans. Spread 4 tablespoons beans on each tortilla. Sprinkle each tostada with 4 tablespoons grated cheese. Garnish with any or all of the following:

• diced, cooked green chiles
• onions
• tomatoes
• avocados
• olives
• shredded lettuce

Top with Mamasita's Salsa. Serves 4.