Description
These Green Chile and Extra Cheese Chilaquiles are a deliciously cheesy and flavorful Mexican breakfast or brunch dish featuring crispy tortilla chips simmered in a tangy green chile salsa and topped with melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and optional toppings like avocado and fried eggs, this easy skillet meal delivers a satisfying and comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 cups tortilla chips (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups green chile salsa or sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, fried eggs, sliced radishes
Instructions
- Sauté onions: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, enhancing their natural sweetness and forming the flavor base for the dish.
- Simmer salsa: Pour green chile salsa into the skillet with the onions, season with salt to taste, and bring the mixture to a simmer to meld the flavors together.
- Add tortilla chips: Gently add the tortilla chips to the skillet, stirring carefully to coat them evenly with the green chile sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the chips soften slightly but remain intact, avoiding a mushy texture.
- Melt cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses evenly over the chilequiles. Cover the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and gooey, binding the dish together.
- Garnish and finish: Remove the skillet from heat, then garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a generous dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema for richness and tang.
- Serve immediately: Plate the chilaquiles hot and serve right away with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, fried eggs, or sliced radishes to add texture and complementary flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh or good-quality store-bought green chile salsa for best flavor.
- For homemade tortilla chips, cut corn tortillas into wedges and lightly fry or bake until crispy.
- Adjust cheese quantity and types according to preference; a mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar offers a great balance of meltiness and sharpness.
- Covering the skillet during cheese melting helps ensure the cheese melts evenly without drying out the dish.
- This dish is best enjoyed immediately to maintain chip texture; leftovers may become soggy when reheated.
- Feel free to add protein like shredded chicken or black beans to make it more substantial.
