Description
Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish featuring crunchy tortilla chips simmered in a tangy tomatillo salsa, then topped with fried eggs, fresh avocado, radishes, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, and cilantro lime crema. This quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for a satisfying brunch or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Salsa and Base
- 1 (16-ounce) jar tomatillo salsa, or 2 cups homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
Chilaquiles
- 6 ounces thick tortilla chips (about 4 handfuls, El Milagro brand recommended)
Toppings and Garnishes
- Cilantro Lime Crema (for drizzling)
- 4 fried eggs
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 radishes (thinly sliced)
- ½ jalapeño pepper (thinly sliced)
- Cotija cheese (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (to taste)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Simmer the salsa: Pour the tomatillo salsa and water or vegetable broth into a large skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the salsa slightly thickens.
- Add tortilla chips: Add the thick tortilla chips to the skillet and gently fold them into the sauce to coat evenly without losing all their crispness.
- Remove from heat and garnish: Take the skillet off the heat and immediately top the coated chips with drizzles of cilantro lime crema, fried eggs, sliced avocado, radishes, and jalapeños.
- Finish with cheese and herbs: Sprinkle Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro leaves over the chilaquiles. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
- Serve: Serve the dish warm with additional cilantro lime crema on the side, ensuring the chips retain some crunch and the toppings add freshness and creaminess.
Notes
- This chilaquiles recipe makes a delicious breakfast or brunch that balances crispy chips with a flavorful salsa verde.
- To keep the tortilla chips from getting soggy, add them to the salsa just before serving.
- Use thick tortilla chips like El Milagro brand for the best texture.
- Customize toppings with your favorite fresh garnishes such as avocado, radishes, jalapeños, and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
