Chilaquiles Verdes (Green Chilaquiles) Recipe

Chilaquiles Verdes (Green Chilaquiles) Recipe
Prep 15 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas (cut into triangles)
  • 3 Tablespoons avocado or vegetable oil (For baking the tortillas. See note below)
  • 2 cups homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde or store bought
  • ⅓ cup queso fresco or cotija (crumbled)
  • 2 to 4 eggs (optional)
  • ½ cup mexican crema or cilantro Lime Rancho Crema

Steps

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Brush the corn tortillas triangles with olive oil (use 2 Tbsp or as much as needed) and place on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with kosher salt.

  3. 3

    Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly brown and crispy. Set aside

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, add the 2 cups of Salsa Verde in a medium pan and simmer until hot.

  5. 5

    Add the crispy tortilla chips to the pan with the Salsa Verde and fold until all of the tortillas are covered.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately while the tortillas are crispy

  7. 7

    Top with crumbled queso fresco and drizzle some Mexican crema or my Cilantro Lime Rancho Crema

  8. 8

    Serve with fried eggs (optional) and refried beans.