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    Red Chilaquiles

    Feb 22, 2021 · Modified: Aug 11, 2022 by Courtney · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Tortilla chips simmered in red chili sauce then topped with a fried egg. Red Chilaquiles is a comforting and flavourful breakfast and the perfect way to use up leftover homemade tortilla chips!

    A top down view of a plate of red chilaquiles

    If you're looking to add an easy and flexible breakfast to your rotation, you really need to give chilaquiles a try. If you have the necessary ingredients on hand (tortilla chips and enchilada sauce) you can have them on the table in about 10 minutes.

    What are chilaquiles?

    Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish that consists of tortillas simmered in sauce. This sauce is usually red chili sauce or salsa verde.

    Topping chilaquiles with egg is optional, but highly recommended!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for red chilaquiles with text labels.
    • Tortilla chips - the best kind to use fresh corn tortilla chips. It's quick and easy to make your own if you don't have any on hand.
    • Red chili sauce - aka enchilada sauce. You could use store bought, or try making your own!
    • Eggs - optional, but highly recommended. Serve them any way you like (fried, scrambled etc).
    • Cotija cheese - if you can't find cotija, an excellent substitute is feta.
    • Crema - if this is not available for you, you can substitute it with sour cream or creme fraiche. In either case, you will need to thin it out a bit with some water to get the right consistency.
    • Cilantro - the perfect flavour enhancer for Mexican food, don't forget to give your plate a sprinkle of it!

    How to make it

    Heat a large skillet to medium heat then add the red chili sauce and let it heat through. Add the tortilla chips and then gently toss them around to evenly cover them in the red chili sauce.

    Tortilla chips on top of red chili sauce in a skillet.
    Tortillas covered in red chili sauce in a skillet.

    Heat a nonstick skillet to medium heat, add a bit of oil the crack them gently into the pan. let cook until the whites of the eggs have set.

    To serve, divide the chilaquiles between two plates, top with an egg, then drizzle with crema and sprinkle with feta cheese.

    A close up view of a plate of red chilaquiles served with a side of Mexican black beans.

    Tips for the best chilaquiles

    Serve them fresh. Chilaquiles should be both crisp AND saucy. For best results serve them immediately after cooking.

    Add more toppings. On their own chilaquiles is a simple dish, but the list of toppings are endless! Try some diced avocado and pico de gallo.

    Add a side to round out the meal. Mexican black beans are a great suggestion!

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    A close up view of a plate of red chilaquiles with black beans.
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    5 from 7 votes

    Red Chilaquiles with Egg

    Crispy tortillas simmered in red chili sauce then topped with a fried egg.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 685kcal
    Author: Courtney
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    Equipment

    large non-stick skillet

    Ingredients:

    • 5 oz tortilla chips
    • 1.5 cups red chili sauce
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ cup cotija cheese - or crumbled feta
    • 3 Tablespoons crema
    • 1 cup Mexican black beans - optional

    Instructions

    • Add the red chili sauce to a skillet and heat it to medium heat. Place the tortilla chips on top of the sauce and gently stir them around under the tortillas are coated and heated through.
    • Heat a non-stick frying pan to medium heat and add a splash of oil to it. Gently crack the eggs into the pan and fry until the egg has set.
    • To serve, divide the tortillas between two plates, top with the fried eggs, then drizzle with crema and sprinkle with cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 685kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 25gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 2224mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 14gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1626IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 5mg

    * nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.

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    Comments

    1. Alex says

      February 24, 2021 at 12:40 am

      I never knew these were so easy to make! Thank you for this delicious recipe so I can now make them at home! SO good!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        February 24, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        You're so welcome Alex!

        Reply
    2. Beth Sachs says

      February 25, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      I couldn't find cojita cheese but feta worked just as well! Delicious and loved by the whole family.

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        February 25, 2021 at 7:58 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    3. Ashley says

      February 25, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      Yum! Definitely adding this recipe to the weekend brunch rotation!

      Reply
    4. Biana says

      February 25, 2021 at 8:26 pm

      This looks so simple to make -- will be making them for brunch soon!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        March 01, 2021 at 3:09 pm

        Yes, it's perfect for brunch. Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Kechi says

      February 25, 2021 at 9:57 pm

      Such a creative way to use tortilla chips! I have everything on hand except the crema, can’t wait to make this! YUM

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        March 01, 2021 at 3:09 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Sara Welch says

      February 25, 2021 at 11:02 pm

      Made this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! So easy and delicious; can't wait to make this again tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        March 01, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that 🙂

        Reply

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