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A plate of traditional Mexican chilaquiles topped with fresh cilantro and avocado.
Clara Whitley

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles are a comforting Mexican breakfast dish made with crispy tortilla chips, vibrant salsa, and a variety of toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortilla Chips
  • 8-10 pieces Corn tortillas, cut into triangles You can also use store-bought tortilla chips.
  • for frying Vegetable oil or olive oil
Salsa
  • 2 cups Salsa (red or green) Choose based on your preference.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheese (crumbled queso fresco, shredded cheddar, or vegan cheese)
  • 1 Avocado, sliced or diced
  • for garnish Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • for garnish Fresh cilantro
  • optional Radishes, for a crunchy garnish
  • optional Eggs, for a sunny-side-up topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat about half an inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Gently add the triangles of corn tortillas to the oil and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Transfer the fried chips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  4. In the same skillet, pour in the salsa and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  5. Let the salsa bubble for a couple of minutes until it thickens.
Assembly
  1. Add the fried tortilla chips to the salsa and toss gently to ensure they're well coated.
  2. Transfer saucy chilaquiles to a serving platter or individual bowls.
  3. Sprinkle cheese over the top, add avocado slices, and swirl with sour cream.
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro and optional radishes.
  5. For an extra touch, fry a couple of eggs sunny-side-up and place them on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

Chilaquiles are customizable with different salsas or proteins. For a healthier version, bake tortilla pieces instead of frying. Store any leftovers separately to maintain crunch.

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