Chilaquiles
Crisp tortilla chips simmered briefly in red or green salsa, topped with cheese, cream and a fried egg. It is a hearty Mexican breakfast.
Chilaquiles at the Grand Cantina, Windsor, Ontario, 2025-09-01 04: Chris Woodrich, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Chilaquiles are a long-loved way of using day-old tortillas in Mexican home cooking. They are served for breakfast or brunch and are customized with eggs, chicken or beans.
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Recipe
Make Chilaquiles at home
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas, cut in wedges
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups salsa verde or roja
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup crema
- 1/4 cup sliced onion
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 4 fried eggs
- Avocado slices
How it's made
- Fry the tortilla wedges in hot oil until crisp, or bake at 400 F for 10 minutes. Salt lightly.
- Heat the salsa and stock in a wide skillet until simmering.
- Add the chips and toss for 1 minute so they soften slightly but stay a bit crisp.
- Divide among plates.
- Top with cheese, crema, onion and cilantro.
- Add a fried egg and avocado and serve right away.
Variations
- Chilaquiles with chicken: add shredded chicken.
- Divorced: half red and half green salsa.
- Baked: in a casserole with cheese.
Cook’s tip: Serve right away; the chips soften quickly once sauced.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Chilaquiles at the Grand Cantina, Windsor, Ontario, 2025-09-01 04: Chris Woodrich, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)