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Description
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican breakfast dish made with fried tortilla chips simmered in salsa and topped with cheese, crema, and other garnishes.
Ingredients
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- 8 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
- 2 cups red or green salsa
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 fried eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry tortilla triangles until crispy, about 3 minutes per side.
- Drain excess oil and add salsa to the skillet.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until tortillas soften slightly.
- Top with queso fresco, crema, onion, and cilantro.
- Add fried eggs if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old tortillas for best results.
- Adjust salsa spiciness to your preference.
- Add shredded chicken for a heartier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg