Why you’ll love this recipe
Crisp tortilla chips tossed in smoky red salsa and topped with eggs, crema, cheese, and onion.
What you’ll need
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Chilaquiles Rojos
Crisp tortilla chips tossed in smoky red salsa and topped with eggs, crema, cheese, and onion.
Habibi Recipes
Chilaquiles Rojos
Prep Time20 Minutes
Cook Time20 Minutes
Serves4 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- Oil for frying or brushing
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
- 2 tomatoes
- ¼ white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 fried eggs
- ½ cup Mexican crema
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
- Sliced onion and cilantro
Instructions
- Fry or bake the tortilla wedges until crisp and golden, then season lightly with salt.
- Toast and soak the guajillo chiles, then blend with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 1 cup water.
- Strain the salsa into an oiled skillet and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the chips and toss just long enough to coat them while keeping some crunch.
- Divide among plates and top each serving with a fried egg.
- Drizzle with crema and finish with queso fresco, onion, and cilantro.