Chilaquiles

The go-to Mexican breakfast

The word chilaquiles comes from the Nahuatl word ‘chilaquilitl’ meaning ‘chiles and greens’. Typically eaten for breakfast, it features fried corn tortillas simmered in sauce. In central Mexico, they are typically served crisp (my favorite), and in some regions the tortillas are soft with plenty of sauce with a soupy like consistency. This recipe is similar to migas in that the egg is combined with the tortilla. Typically chilaquiles are served with eggs on the side. Either way, they’re delicious and my all-time favorite breakfast, especially with refried beans on the side.

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Ingredients

*Vegetable Oil
3Corn Tortillas
1/3 cupChopped Onion
1/3 cupSliced, roasted Poblano
Chiles (optional)
2 oz.Uncooked Chorizo Sausage
or Cooked Protein such as
shredded chicken or
carne asada (optional)
1/8 cupEnchilada Sauce or Salsa
2Large Eggs
1 Tbl. eachDiced Avocado, Crumbled
Cotija Cheese and Chopped Cilantro
2 Tbl.Crema or Sour Cream

Instructions

  1. Pour vegetable oil in a small saute pan, about ¼” deep. Heat over medium high heat..
  2. Tear or cut tortillas into into 1/6’s, you will have 18 total pieces. Fry wedges in a single layer until light golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined surface. Repeat with remaining tortilla pieces. Set aside.
  3. Drain off any excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon of oil. Lower heat to medium. Add onions to pan and saute until tender. Add onions to pan and saute until tender. Add poblano and protein if using and continue to saute until cooked throughout and combined. Add enchilada sauce and combine to coat.
  4. Crack * eggs directly into the pan and toss in the tortilla chips. instead of scrambling them into the Combine with a spatula and cook until eggs are set.
  5. Transfer to plates and garnish as desired. *You can also add a fried egg on top of the chilaquiles instead of scrambling them into the chilaquiles.

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