Breakfast Chilaquiles
This Mexican breakfast dish combines crispy corn tortilla squares with scrambled eggs, all bound together with a rich enchilada sauce and melted Cheddar cheese. It's a flavourful and satisfying meal perfect for a weekend brunch or a speedy morning treat. The entire process takes only about 20 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice when you want something delicious without a long wait. Serve it hot straight from the skillet for two people.
Ingredients
- 1.5 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 corn tortillas, cut into small squares
- 5 eggs
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 (14 ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as Old El Paso®)
Method
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet. Introduce the tortilla squares and cook them, stirring, until they become crispy, which should take about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs with salt and pepper by whisking, then mix in the shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the egg and cheese blend into the skillet with the tortillas. Cook while stirring until the eggs are fully set, approximately 5 minutes. Finish by pouring the enchilada sauce over the top.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories373 kcal
Fat23 g
Sugars2 g
Protein22 g
Sodium605 mg
Recipe details
CategoryBreakfast
Cuisinemexican
AuthorKEPHY