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Chilaquiles

A flavorful twist on a classic Mexican dish featuring roasted tomatillos, delicious Hatch chile, and melted cheese, perfect for brunch or any meal of the day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Green Chile Sauce Base
  • 1 lb tomatillos, cored and roughly chopped Roasted for the sauce
  • 1.25 cups white onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 stalks green onions, roots removed
  • 2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1.25 cups cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 0.25 cup Green New Mexico Hatch chile powder
  • 0.5 fl oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
Tortilla Chips & Frying
  • 20 pieces corn tortillas Cut into strips and then rectangles
  • 2 cups neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut) For frying the chips
Assembly & Finishes
  • 4 large eggs Fried or poached
  • 0.25 cup crumbled cotija cheese Or queso fresco, Monterey Jack
  • 0.25 cup Mexican crema
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Shaved radish slices, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your broiler to high. On a foil-lined sheet pan, arrange tomatillos, onion, garlic, and green onions. Broil for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and softened.
  2. Transfer roasted veggies to a blender. Add oregano, cilantro, Hatch chile powder, salt, and pepper. While blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick. Set aside.
Frying
  1. Stack the corn tortillas, slice them into strips, then cut into rectangles. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry in batches (don’t crowd the pan) until golden and crispy, about 1–2 minutes each. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Combining
  1. Wipe the skillet clean if needed. Pour in the green chile sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Add your crispy tortilla chips and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for just 2–3 minutes—you want them to absorb flavor but retain some crunch.
  2. Make 4 small wells in the skillet. Crack an egg into each. Cover the skillet lightly and cook until egg whites are set but yolks are still soft or cooked to preference. Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled cheese across the top. Dollop with Mexican crema for a velvety finish.
Serving
  1. Top with fresh cilantro, radish slices, or even avocado slices. Serve immediately while hot and saucy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 960mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

Notes

Best served fresh—the chips will soften over time. Store sauce separately up to 3 days in the fridge. To reheat: Make fresh chips, warm the sauce, then assemble again.

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