• Oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 10 corn tortillas, torn into strips ( you can use authentic Mexican corn chips to make it easier) Or just to change it up
  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional only if you like it really hot)
  • 1 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup Salsa Verde
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Crema (or sour cream) and cilantro for garnish

Description

Chilaquiles

Missing Mexico? This is a great recipes to take you right back there, until your next trip :)

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees.
  2. Carefully stir in the onion and tortilla strips.
  3. Fry until tortilla strips are crisp and golden brown.
  4. Remove from heat, and drain on paper towels.
  5. Drain the skillet, leaving just a little oil.
  6. Over medium heat, return tortillas and onions to the skillet, and stir in the eggs and jalapenos.
  7. Season with salt. Cook and stir until eggs are firm.
  8. Mix salsa verde and enchilada sauce into the skillet.
  9. Reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  10. Top with cheese.
  11. Continue cooking until cheese has melted.
  12. Garnish with crema (or sour cream) and cilantro