These bean and cheese crispy smashed tacos take just a few minutes to make and are some of my favorite tacos ever! Crispy cheese, jalapenos, and savory refried beans topped with fresh veggies!
Preheat your griddle or nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Make sure the griddle is very clean if you are using a griddle. Spray lightly with nonstick spray.
Add about 1/2 cup of grated cheese in a thin circular layer for each taco. Add sliced jalapenos if you are using them. Allow the cheese to melt on the griddle and start to bubble.
Meanwhile, spread refried beans in a thin layer on each tortilla. About 1/4 cup of beans per tortilla is a good guide.
Add tortilla to melted cheese with the bean side down on the cheese. Press on the tortilla so the fillings stick together. Allow the taco to continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is very crispy.
Use a sturdy spatula to scrape under the cheese so it releases and flip the taco. Cook for another 2 minutes so the tortilla can crisp up.
Remove tacos and serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Notes
If you want to make a bunch of these tacos, you can keep tacos warm in a 250˚F oven while you work on the rest of the tacos.