Sizzling Chilaquiles with Eggs and Cheese Recipe
Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish featuring crispy tortilla chips simmered in flavorful salsa and topped with eggs and cheese, offering a satisfying and hearty meal perfect to start your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
- 4 cups tortilla chips
Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups red or green salsa (homemade or store-bought)
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Salsa and Chips: Pour the salsa into a large skillet over medium heat and bring it to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tortilla chips gently into the salsa to coat them, allowing the chips to soften slightly without becoming mushy.
- Cook the Eggs: In a separate pan, cook the eggs to your liking—fried, scrambled, or poached—while the chips continue to absorb the salsa flavors.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer the salsa-coated chips to plates, top with the cooked eggs, and sprinkle with the crumbled or shredded cheese.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the chilaquiles hot, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro, sliced onions, or crema, to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh tortilla chips for the best texture; avoid overly stale chips as they can become too soggy.
- Adjust the salsa type and spiciness based on your preference.
- Feel free to add toppings like sliced avocado, sour cream, or chopped onions for extra flavor.
- Cooking the eggs to your preferred style enhances the dish’s versatility.
Keywords: Chilaquiles, Mexican breakfast, tortilla chips, salsa, eggs, queso fresco
