Chilaquiles
Feb 28, 2026 12:01 PM
This chilaquiles recipe features crispy corn tortillas tossed in a flavorful salsa roja (red chile sauce) and topped with cheese, Mexican crema, and more! Serve this Mexican comfort food for breakfast or brunch with a fried egg in less than 30 minutes.
Chilaquiles (pronounced “chee-lah-kee-less”) is a popular traditional Mexican dish made from crispy corn tortillas (aka homemade tortilla chips) simmered in a salsa roja or salsa verde (red or green chile sauce).
The dish can be served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese like queso fresco or cotija, refried beans, avocado, Mexican crema or sour cream, and fried eggs.
Chilaquiles are often eaten for breakfast or brunch and can be found in many regions throughout Mexico.
Ingredients:
- 9 guajillo chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
- 2 árbol chiles, rinsed and stemmed (optional)
- Water, as needed
- 1 Roma tomato
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ medium white onion
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
For serving
- Cotija cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Thinly sliced white onions
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- Fried eggs
Prep Time:
8 minutes
Cook Time:
17 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
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