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Red Chilaquiles (Chilaquiles Rojos)

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Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles, is a classic Mexican food dish. It has amazing flavors, making Sunday brunch a meal to look forward to all week.
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If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make chilaquiles for breakfast or Sunday brunch, this recipe for Chilaquiles Rojos (or Red Chilaquiles) is for you!

Sunday breakfast never looked better with Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles. This hearty and delicious Mexican food favorite will make you want to lick your plate clean! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

I make a big breakfast on Saturdays. It’s the only day that I get a chance to truly relax, drink my coffee and watch funny cat videos on Facebook and YouTube. Then, when the the caffeine kicks in, I’m ready to cook. Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles, are often on the menu mainly because my little Red loves them. He asks for them almost every day. I hate playing bad cop and telling him no, especially when I want them too.

Sunday breakfast never looked better with Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles. This hearty and delicious Mexican food favorite will make you want to lick your plate clean! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

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This is an easy chilaquiles recipe.
You start with the corn tortillas. Cutting them into triangles like a pizza. From there, fry ‘em up in hot oil. This finishes up very quickly. Just a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Lay them out on a paper towel to drain any excess oil (“Grease is Not the word that you’ve heard” here). This is also your only opportunity to add salt. Act quickly. The oil will help it stick to tortilla. You know how most tortilla chips are salty. Don’t go crazy with the salt or your Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles, will be way too salty. The flavor of this dish mostly comes from the red salsa.

Sunday breakfast never looked better with Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles. This hearty and delicious Mexican food favorite will make you want to lick your plate clean! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

From here, add the red salsa to the pan. Stir constantly for one minute to heat it up. You can use your favorite salsa, or THIS is the one I usually buy when I don’t want to make my own. If you have time, you can also make MY RECIPE. Now return the tortilla chips to the pan. Using tongs, gently coat them in the salsa. Turn off the heat. Cover and set aside. It’s time to fry up a few eggs.

Sunday breakfast never looked better with Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles. This hearty and delicious Mexican food favorite will make you want to lick your plate clean! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

To serve, add the chilaquiles to the plate, and top with a fried egg. It’s egg-cellent. After all, what’s a good, hearty breakfast without a fried egg? Am I right, or am I right?! I like to serve my Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles, with a side of refried beans. You can also serve with toasted bolillo or shredded lettuce. And before you’re off to church, you can say “Lettuce pray.” 🙂

Sunday breakfast never looked better with Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles. This hearty and delicious Mexican food favorite will make you want to lick your plate clean! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
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Red Chilaquiles (Chilaquiles Rojos)

Chilaquiles Rojos, or Red Chilaquiles, is a classic Mexican food dish. It has amazing flavors, making Sunday brunch a meal to look forward to all week.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Authentic Mexican Food, Breakfast, Brunch, Mexican food, Mexican recipe, Salsa, tortillas
Servings: 4
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil.
  • Add the corn tortillas, working in small batches.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan, or the tortilla will not fry properly.
  • Fry for 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from pan and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
  • Return the fried tortillas to the pan along with the salsa verde.
  • Under low to medium heat, toss gently to coat the tortillas in the salsa.
  • Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cover.
  • In a separate pan, fry the eggs.
  • To plate, add chilaquiles then top with eggs, queso fresco, onion, sour cream, and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!


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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

Comments

  6. Beth says

    August 23, 2017 at 10:19 am


    Goodness, that looks sooo good, I really want to make this right now! I love Mexican food and had never made Chilaquiles! Why? I must rectify that! Eggcellent!

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  7. Ginny says

    August 23, 2017 at 10:21 am


    Chilaquiles is a new recipe for me. It looks like a great recipe coming up for Septiembre Fiesta (or for any day!) .

    Reply

  9. Teo says

    September 1, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    O M G
    I am an egg adicted so this plate I would eat it FOR SURE!
    I like you pictures too! I am a photographer! Great Job!
    Teo, a life style blogger from Athens
    Kisses from Greece (See you on the Euframe.blogspot.com)

    Reply

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