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Chilaquiles Verdes in a skillet topped with cilantro and onion.
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Chilaquiles Verdes con Huevos

Fresh homemade salsa verde soaked up by crunchy corn tortilla chips and topped with a scrambled egg. This savory chilaquiles verdes con huevos is the perfect Mexican style breakfast or brunch! I love the spice and bits of crispy chips in this delicious dish!
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 30-minute meals, breakfast, gluten free breakfast, mexican breakfast
Servings: 2
Calories: 341kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ pound tomatillos
  • 2 jalapeño peppers
  • 1 serrano pepper optional
  • ¼ cup cilantro loosely packed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces corn tortilla chips
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

Make the salsa

  • Turn the oven to Broil.
  • Place tomatillos, jalapeñoes and serrano (optional to use serrano as it will be spicy) in a small baking dish. Place on middle shelf, not directly under the broiler.
  • Broil the tomatillos and peppers for 5-8 minutes (or until medium-charred on top).
  • Allow the second side to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the second side is charred.
  • Place the tomatillos and jalapeñoes (and serrano if using) into a blender with any juices. Add salt and cilantro.
  • Blend until smooth. If sauce doesn’t form, add one tablespoon of water until able to blend. Leave to the side.
  • Crack the large egg into a measuring cup or small bowl and whisk lightly with a fork. Leave to the side.

Make the Chilaquiles

  • Heat up a large skillet on medium-low heat.
  • Toss the chips onto the pan. Lightly press on them with a spoon to break them in half.
  • After 2-3 minutes of warming the chips, carefully pour in the blended chilaquiles verdes sauce.
  • Stir the chilaquiles sauce and chips together lightly - you want some pieces to soak up the sauce, while others are nice and crispy still!
  • Push salsa-soaked chips to the edges of the pan and add the whisked egg. Using the spoon, move back and forth to scramble and cook the eggs. Once starting to cook through, stir tortilla chips back into the center and toss to combine all together.
  • Serve the chilaquiles while warm and add toppings if desired, like cilantro, diced onion, queso fresco, lime, or avocado.

Notes

  • Make it vegan: To make this recipe vegan, omit the egg or use JustEgg or other egg substitute.
  • Make it spicy: The serrano pepper in this salsa verde should add some heat, but you can always add 2!
  • Make it mild: You can scrape the membranes and seeds out of the jalapeños and skip the serrano pepper to keep this recipe mild.
  • Make it quick: If you want to make this recipe quickly for a busy morning, skip the homemade salsa and use a store bought salsa verde instead.
  • Make it fresh: To avoid having soggy chilaquiles, do not let it sit for a while. This dish is best served hot and fresh.
  • Make it ahead: To make this recipe ahead, make the salsa the day (or two) before. Blend until smooth and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Storage directions: Chilaquiles are best served fresh and hot. They can get soggy if they sit for too long. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg