These Chilaquiles de Mole (Mole Chilaquiles) will make you jump out of bed! Crispy tortilla chips drenched in a decadent chocolate sauce then topped with cheese and sour cream. This dish is the ultimate Mexican breakfast.

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A plate of chilaquiles topped with mole sauce, crumbled cheese, chopped cilantro, and sour cream, alongside a sunny-side-up egg. Fresh cilantro and bowls of crema, chocolate, and cheese surround the dish.

Chilaquiles de Mole (or in English, Mole Chilaquiles) is a brunch favorite.

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Crispy tortilla chips smothered in a rich mole sauce… My mouth waters just thinking about it.

If you love Chilaquiles Rojos or Chilaquiles Verdes, then you have to give this recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed!

Table of Contents

1 🥣 Instructions
2 🎉 Party Tip
3 🍫 To Make Mole
4 🫙 Storing Instructions
5 🍴 More Mole Recipes
6 😋 Hungry for More
7 Chilaquiles de Mole (Mole Chilaquiles)

🥣 Instructions

Left image shows an empty cast iron skillet on a stove. Right image shows tortilla triangles frying in oil in the skillet, with a slotted spoon lifting one triangle.

In a large skillet, heat the oil.
Add the corn tortillas, working in small batches.
Fry for 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown.

Do not overcrowd the pan, or the tortillas will not fry properly.

A pile of golden-brown, crispy tortilla chips on a white paper towel, resting on a wooden surface.

Remove from the pan and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
Season with salt.

Skip this step and use store-bought tortilla chips. I find that the organic store-bought chips do best when covered in a sauce.

🎉 Party Tip

For brunch party, set a big bowl of fried tortillas along with three bowls with sauces – mole, red, and green – and the toppings. People can serve themselves according to their preference.

🍫 To Make Mole

A collage showing how to make the mole sauce in a skillet.

Mix the mole paste with chicken broth (or use a combination of water and chicken bouillon. Stir until smooth.
Then add the chocolate. Once the chocolate is dissolved, set aside until ready to use.

We’re taking a shortcut here and using Dona Maria mole sauce. Or try my grandmother’s easy mole recipe.

Two sunny-side-up eggs cooking in a black frying pan on a stove, with bright yellow yolks and partially set egg whites.

Heat oil in a skillet.
Fry the eggs, if using.

Eggs are optional but ideal for breakfast. If you’re making this for dinner, try this dish with chicken.

A metal bowl filled with tortilla chips coated in a rich, dark sauce. The image is split into two parts, showing the chips before and after being mixed thoroughly with the sauce.

Place the fried tortillas in a large bowl.
Cover with the mole sauce. Toss to coat.

Many people will add the tortilla chips in the skillet with the mole sauce and cook lightly. I find that the chips stay crispier like this, and it’s easier when plating.

A plate of chilaquiles topped with mole sauce, cheese, cilantro, and a fried egg. Surrounding the plate are bowls of diced onions, cream, and crumbled cheese. A chocolate disk and cilantro garnish are also visible on a wooden table.

To plate, add the chilaquiles to a plate.
Top with queso fresco, onion, sour cream, and cilantro.
Serve the eggs on the side and enjoy!

🫙 Storing Instructions

Store the fried tortillas and the sauce separately in airtight containers. When ready to serve, heat up the sauce and assemble.
If you store the tortilla chips after they have been coated with the sauce, you’ll end up with soggy tortillas. Freezing is not recommended for the same reason.

A plate of chilaquiles with red sauce, topped with a fried egg, sour cream, and crumbled cheese. Garnished with cilantro, it's served on a wooden table with sides of cream, cheese, and chocolate pieces nearby.

🍴 More Mole Recipes

Chilaquiles de Mole (or Mole Chilaquiles) are a great way to start the day! Crispy tortilla chips smothered in a rich, chocolate sauce. Top it all off with queso fresco and sour cream. Simply delicious!

😋 Hungry for More

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