Learn how to make super easy chilaquiles with this simple recipe. Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish made with tortilla chips and salsa, topped with cheese, sour cream, and other delicious toppings. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy the flavors of Mexico!
Ingredients
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups of salsa
- 1 cup of shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup of chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to warm them up.
- In a saucepan, heat the salsa until it is warm.
- Remove the chips from the oven and pour the warm salsa over them.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the salsa-covered chips.
- Place the baking sheet back in the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While the chilaquiles are baking, fry the eggs in a separate pan until the whites are cooked and the yolks are still runny.
- Remove the chilaquiles from the oven and top with fried eggs, sour cream, chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, and sliced jalapeno.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chilaquiles are often made with leftover tortillas or stale tortilla chips.
Chilaquiles can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or even as a late-night snack.
In Mexico, chilaquiles are sometimes topped with shredded chicken or beef for added protein.