Description
Mexican chilaquiles are a vibrant and comforting breakfast or brunch dish featuring crispy tortilla chips simmered in a flavorful red or green sauce. Topped with creamy crema, crumbled queso fresco, fresh onion, and cilantro, and optionally a fried egg or shredded chicken, chilaquiles are a beautiful combination of textures and flavors. Perfect for weekend mornings or a festive brunch, this recipe captures the essence of traditional Mexican home cooking while being versatile enough to suit any taste.
Ingredients
- Corn tortillas, cut into triangles
- Oil for frying
- Tomatoes or tomatillos (for red or green sauce)
- Fresh chili peppers
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh cilantro
- Queso fresco or cotija
- Crema or sour cream
- Salt and pepper
- Optional protein: shredded chicken or fried eggs
Instructions
- Fry tortilla triangles until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare sauce by blending cooked tomatoes/tomatillos, chilies, onion, and garlic. Simmer until thickened and seasoned.
- Toss chips gently in the sauce to coat evenly.
- Add toppings: crumbled cheese, crema, sliced onions, cilantro, and optional eggs or chicken.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Serve sauce and chips separately if storing for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg