Chilaquiles
The BEST Chilaquiles! This classic Mexican breakfast dish consists of homemade tortilla chips simmered in salsa, then topped with fried eggs, queso fresco, fresh avocado, and more! It's one of our favorites... and once you try it, you'll see why!
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
Chips
- 12 corn tortillas
- oil for frying
Salsa
- 4 Roma tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion roughly chopped
- 2 fresh jalapeños sliced
- 2 fresh garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Toppings
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup queso fresco
- sour cream
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 1/4 - 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet to 350° F. Cut the tortillas into quarters and add them in a single layer to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a spider strainer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining tortilla triangles.
- Combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, garlic cloves, chicken broth, lime juice, and seasonings in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet. Add the pureed salsa, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until salsa is thickened and resembles marinara sauce.
- In a separate small nonstick pan, fry the eggs sunny side up (or however you like them best).
- Add the chips to the sauce and stir to coat. Top with fried eggs, crumbled queso fresco, sliced avocado, sliced jalapeños, and minced cilantro OR any toppings of your choice!
Notes
Recipe variations:
- Use any leftover tortilla chips instead of making your own (note: thicker, sturdier chips will hold up better in this recipe)
- Start with your favorite store bought salsa and blend/reduce according to recipe instructions
- Make Chilaquiles Verdes by starting with Salsa Verde
- Reduce the spice level by removing jalapeño seeds or increase it by adding extra jalapeños or cayenne pepper
- Substitute shredded chicken, beef, or tofu for the eggs or omit the eggs altogether
- Substitute feta cheese or Monterey Jack cheese for the queso fresco
- Top with cilantro lime sauce, hot sauce, or any of your favorite sauces