Description
Start your morning with the Best Chilaquiles Breakfast Recipe! This authentic Mexican breakfast features crispy tortilla chips simmered in flavorful salsa and topped with eggs, queso fresco, avocado, crema, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for brunch, weekend breakfasts, or a hearty family meal, these easy homemade chilaquiles are packed with bold flavors and irresistible textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chilaquiles
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups red salsa or green salsa
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 4 fried or scrambled eggs
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
- ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crispy, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a large skillet, add the salsa and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the crispy tortilla chips to the warm salsa and gently toss until evenly coated. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the chips soften slightly while still maintaining some texture.
- Cook the eggs according to your preference, such as fried, sunny-side up, over easy, or scrambled.
- Transfer the chilaquiles to serving plates and top with eggs, queso fresco, avocado, crema, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges and enjoy.
Notes
For the best texture, add the tortilla chips just before serving so they stay slightly crisp and don’t become soggy.
Adjust the heat level by choosing mild, medium, or spicy salsa based on your preference.
Top with fresh avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, and a fried egg for an authentic and flavorful breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 450 calories
