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Green Chilaquiles
Breakfast, Brunch

Green Chilaquiles

This easy green chilaquiles recipe features crispy tortillas in a rich Mexican salsa verde. Chilaquiles (pronounced “chee-lah-key-lehs”), are a traditional Mexican breakfast of lightly fried corn tortillas in either a red or green salsa.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

Green Chilaquiles

Toppings

  • 2-4 fried eggs
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema

Instructions

  • If you're making homemade salsa verde, follow the instructions on the ingredient link to make your own.
  • Heat a thin layer of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry the tortilla wedges in batches until crispy on both sides. Transfer the crispy tortillas to a paper towel lined plate and season with salt. Add oil as necessary as you fry the rest of the chips. After the chips are fried, remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet.
  • Add the green salsa verde to the skillet (careful, it'll splatter a little!) and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until darkened in color. Add the crispy tortillas and toss to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the chips have softened slightly but aren't soggy. Top as desired and serve immediately.