Crispy Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde, Chorizo and Egg
Crispy Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde, Chorizo and Egg is a bold and comforting dish featuring crunchy tortillas tossed in tangy salsa, topped with savory chorizo and perfectly cooked eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- corn tortillas or tortilla chips
- vegetable oil
- salsa verde
- Mexican chorizo
- eggs
- onion, sliced
- garlic, minced
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
- sour cream
- avocado slices
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- If using tortillas, cut into wedges and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy, then drain and salt.
- Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned and slightly crispy, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion until softened.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in salsa verde and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add tortilla chips and gently toss to coat while retaining some crunch.
- Cook eggs to desired doneness.
- Plate chilaquiles and top with chorizo and eggs.
- Garnish with cheese, cilantro, sour cream, and avocado.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use store-bought chips for convenience.
- Add chips just before serving to keep them crispy.
- Substitute chorizo with beans or vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Use red salsa for a different flavor profile.
- Best served fresh for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
