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Classic Chilaquiles

A classic breakfast made with speed.

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Recipe by Loren Larsen

Classic Chilaquiles has all of the elements of a long-standing Mexican breakfast, but this version streamlines it for any morning. Simple store-bought ingredients cut down on the prep, making for a speedy but tasty morning meal.

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Chilaques have a long history in Mexican cooking, with a variety of moles, or sauces, to use. This recipe relies on a jar of store-bought salsa to speed up the process. 

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Once the eggs are scrambled, the salsa is added in, followed by the crushed chips. This recipe has garnishes of queso fresco, raw white onion, and plenty of cilantro. 

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The result? Complete satisfaction through and through. Cooking the eggs, salsa, and chips together sounds simple, but the heat coaxes out the flavors of each ingredient. 

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Condiments play an equally important role, providing not just a variation in texture, but also a contrast in flavors, providing creamy, sharp, and herbal elements.

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The great thing about this recipe is that it can be modified however you like it. You can swap out the salsa with a different flavor and use different toppings to add even more interesting textural notes. 

Adding this Classic Chilaquiles recipe to your repertoire is a must!

Yield(s): Makes about 4 servings

15m prep time

10m cook time

4.3
Rated by 3 reviewers

Allergens: Eggs, Corn, Milk

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 to 4 large eggs, lightly beaten with a bit of salt
  • 1 16 ounce jar red salsa
  • 1 14 ounce bag corn tortilla chips, roughly crushed
  • 6 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1 medium white onion, finely sliced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat up olive oil and scramble eggs. Once mostly cooked, add in the salsa, tossing to combine.
  2. Add in crushed chips, tossing to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with cheese, onion, and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!