Chilaquiles
Delicious homemade Chilaquiles are a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. This authentic Mexican recipe features crispy corn tortillas smothered in a rich, flavorful chilaquiles sauce made from dried guajillo and arbol chiles blended with fresh tomatillos. Topped with crumbled queso fresco, creamy crema, and optional ingredients such as avocado and fried eggs, these chilaquiles are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer it spicy or mild, this dish is easily customizable to suit any palate. Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures while indulging in a delightful culinary experience that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 15 white corn tortillas
- 7 dried guajillo chiles
- 4 dried arbol chiles
- 3 tomatillos
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ small onion
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Queso fresco, crema, avocado, and optional proteins like eggs and shredded chicken for topping
Instructions
- Cut tortillas into wedges and allow them to dry for several hours.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the tortilla wedges until crispy. Set aside.
- Soak dried chiles in boiling water until softened (20-30 minutes).
- Blend soaked chiles with chicken broth, garlic, oregano, and cumin until smooth.
- In a separate saucepan, sauté onions; add the blended sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss crispy tortillas in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve topped with queso fresco, crema, avocado, fried eggs, or shredded chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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