Mexican Chilaquiles with Tortilla Chips (Print View)

Golden tortilla chips simmered in salsa, crowned with fried eggs and fresh garnishes for a hearty morning meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tortillas & Oil

01 - 6 small corn tortillas, cut into triangles
02 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying

→ Salsa

03 - 1 cup salsa verde or roja, store-bought or homemade

→ Eggs

04 - 2 large eggs

→ Toppings

05 - 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - Sliced jalapeños, optional
12 - Radishes, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crisp, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt.
02 - Remove excess oil from skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Reduce heat to medium and add salsa. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - Add crispy tortilla chips to salsa, tossing gently to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until chips are well coated while retaining structural integrity and crunch.
04 - In a separate nonstick skillet, fry eggs to preferred doneness with whites set and yolks runny for traditional preparation. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Divide salsa-coated chips between two plates. Top each portion with one fried egg.
06 - Top with crumbled cheese, red onion, cilantro, avocado slices, and drizzle of sour cream. Add optional jalapeños or radishes as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes.
  • Comforting and flavorful with a perfect mix of textures.
  • Highly customizable with your favorite fresh garnishes.
02 -
  • Keep the heat at medium when simmering the salsa to prevent it from reducing too much.
  • Use a spatula and a nonstick skillet to ensure the fried eggs release perfectly.
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