Traditional Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles are a classic Mexican dish made with crispy tortilla chips simmered in a flavorful red or green sauce and topped with fresh garnishes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Blender
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas stale or slightly dried out
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Sauce (Red or Green)
- 4 Roma tomatoes for red sauce
- 5 tomatillos for green sauce
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 serrano chilies adjust to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
Toppings & Garnishes
- 1/2 cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 fried egg optional, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the tortillas into triangles or strips. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the tortilla pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- For red sauce: Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serrano chilies until smooth. For green sauce: Blend tomatillos, onion, garlic, and serrano chilies until smooth.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet. Pour in the blended sauce and cook for 10 minutes, adding salt to taste.
- Add the fried tortilla chips to the skillet with the sauce and gently toss to coat. Let them cook for a couple of minutes to slightly soften.
- Top with queso fresco, crema, cilantro, avocado, and a fried egg if desired. Serve immediately!
Notes
Chilaquiles are best served fresh. For extra protein, add shredded chicken or black beans.