How to Make Mexican Chilaquiles

Fry the Tortillas

Cut the tortillas into triangles and fry them until crispy and golden.

Prepare the Sauce

Simmer the enchilada sauce and broth with spices to create a flavorful sauce.

Combine Tortillas with Sauce

Toss the crispy tortillas in the sauce and let them soften slightly.

Cook the Eggs

Cook the eggs to your preference in a separate pan.

Assemble and Serve

Top the chilaquiles with eggs, cheese, crema, cilantro, onion, and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

Baking Tips

For extra flavor, you can add grilled chicken, shredded beef, or beans to the chilaquiles.

If you like your chilaquiles spicier, use a hotter salsa or add jalapeños to the sauce.

You can use store-bought or homemade tortilla chips for the recipe.

Mexican Chilaquiles 🇲🇽

Name: Mexican Chilaquiles 🇲🇽
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas, cut into triangles; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce or green salsa; 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 avocado, sliced; Lime wedges, for serving

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish made from crispy tortillas simmered in a flavorful sauce, usually topped with eggs, cheese, and crema. It’s a popular breakfast dish, often served with chicken or beans.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

30 Minutes

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Ingredients

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8 corn tortillas, cut into triangles

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup red enchilada sauce or green salsa

1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 large eggs

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 avocado, sliced

Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tortilla triangles and fry until crispy and golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

In the same skillet, add the red enchilada sauce or green salsa and chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Add the crispy tortillas to the skillet and toss them in the sauce, coating the chips evenly. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the chips are softened but still slightly crispy.

While the chilaquiles are cooking, heat a separate pan over medium heat and cook the eggs to your preference, either scrambled or fried.

Serve the chilaquiles on a plate and top with the cooked eggs, crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheddar cheese, Mexican crema, chopped cilantro, red onion, and avocado slices.

Garnish with lime wedges on the side and serve immediately.

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