Description
Enjoy the bold, zesty flavors of authentic Mexican Chilaquiles, a quick and satisfying breakfast dish featuring crispy fried corn tortillas simmered in vibrant salsa, topped with creamy cheese, fresh herbs, and optional eggs. Perfect for a hearty start or leisurely brunch, this recipe balances textures and tastes with simple pantry staples and customizable ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 10 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
- 1 cup salsa verde or salsa roja (choose your preferred salsa)
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (for frying tortillas)
- 1/2 cup queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup crema or sour cream
- 2 eggs (optional, fried or scrambled)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare crispy tortilla chips: Cut the corn tortillas into even triangles. Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tortilla pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make the salsa base: In a pan, sauté finely chopped onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant. Add the salsa verde or roja and simmer gently to combine flavors into a rich sauce.
- Combine chips and salsa: Gently toss the crispy tortilla chips into the simmering salsa. Allow them to soak for a couple of minutes until slightly softened but still retaining some crunch for the signature texture.
- Add toppings and finish: Transfer the sauced chips to serving plates. Top with crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of crema. Optionally, add fried or scrambled eggs on top to make it more filling. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over before eating.
Notes
- Use day-old tortillas for better crispiness and to prevent chips from becoming soggy too quickly.
- Keep the salsa hot but not boiling to avoid making chips overly soggy.
- Toss chips gently in the salsa to maintain a satisfying texture.
- For a lighter version, bake the tortilla chips with oil and seasonings until crispy instead of frying.
- Customize the heat level by mixing mild and spicy salsas or adding fresh jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Chilaquiles, Mexican breakfast, tortilla chips, salsa verde, salsa roja, queso fresco, crema, brunch, easy Mexican recipe