Hearty Breakfast Chilaquiles
A comforting and flavorful Mexican-inspired breakfast featuring crispy tortilla chips, rich tomato sauce, and a medley of toppings for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
- 8 small corn tortillas (cut into triangles)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups tomato sauce or salsa roja
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or queso fresco)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chips: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tortilla triangles until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the tomato sauce and broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine: Add the fried tortilla chips to the sauce, gently tossing to coat without breaking them.
- Cook the Eggs: In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up to your desired doneness.
- Assemble: Divide the sauced chips among plates, top with fried eggs, shredded cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- For added protein, include shredded chicken or beans.
- Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot tomato sauce.