Description
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican egg dish with fried corn tortillas and salsa. For a great brunch add onions, crema, and a squeeze of lime and wash it down with a michelada.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 tortilla chips, broken ones OK, any brand, any color
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 cup salsa, green or red (I used tomatillo salsa)
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1 tablespoon chives or cilantro
- Additional option garnishes – avocado slices, shredded cheddar cheese, thinly sliced radishes, Sriracha, pickled jalapenos, etc.
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat one tablespoon oil and fry tortillas until golden, about five minutes. Add salsa, turn heat down and fry gently for five minutes.
- Distribute between two plates.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a non-stick skillet and fry eggs until desired yolk done-ness is reached.
- Top chips with eggs, drizzle with sour cream and sprinkle with herbs. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Mexican