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Chilaquiles with fried tortillas, eggs, red salsa, avocado, and crema on a plate

🌮 Chilaquiles with Fried Tortillas and Eggs

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Chilaquiles with Fried Tortillas and Eggs is a classic Mexican breakfast made by lightly frying tortilla pieces until crispy, then simmering them in red or green salsa. The dish is topped with perfectly cooked eggs — usually sunny-side-up — and garnished with queso fresco, crema, avocado, cilantro, and optional pickled onions.
It’s a flavorful and comforting meal that's quick to prepare, customizable to your taste, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Great for using leftover tortillas, and easy to adapt with protein like chicken or beans, or to make vegan.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish delivers the perfect balance of crunch, spice, and creamy richness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 People
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups red or green salsa homemade or store-bought
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup queso fresco or shredded cheddar
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Pickled onions optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • 1. Fry the TortillasCut tortillas into quarters or strips. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tortilla pieces in batches until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
    2. Heat the SalsaIn the same skillet (remove excess oil), pour in the salsa and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, until warmed through.
    3. Simmer Tortillas in SalsaAdd the fried tortillas to the skillet and gently toss to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp around the edges.
    4. Cook the EggsIn a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side-up (or your preferred style). Season with salt and pepper.
    5. Assemble and ServePlace the tortillas on plates, top with eggs, and garnish with cheese, crema, avocado slices, cilantro, and pickled onions.
    6. Enjoy HotServe immediately for the best texture and flavor.
    Chilaquiles with fried tortillas, eggs, red salsa, avocado, and crema on a plate

Notes

  • 💡 Recipe Notes

    • For quicker prep, use thick tortilla chips instead of frying your own.
    • Try green salsa for Chilaquiles Verdes (tangier flavor).
    • Add shredded chicken, beans, or chorizo for a protein boost.
    • Make it vegan by substituting eggs with tofu scramble and using dairy-free cheese and crema.

    🍽️ Serving Suggestions

    • Refried beans or black beans
    • Fresh fruit like mango or pineapple
    • Black coffee or horchata