Easy CHILAQUILES Recipe | Mexican Breakfast or Brunch | BEST breakfast

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while store-brand options can be more budget-friendly.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Homemade salsa can be fresher and healthier, while canned options are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative with more protein.

Prep ingredients for the chilaquile sauce by chopping half an onion and garlic, and preparing the tomatoes and chiles.

Fry and reduce chilaquiles sauce by combining guajillos, chiles arbol, garlic, tomatoes, onion, and chicken broth in a skillet.

Add tortilla chips to the sauce and mix until well coated.

Top with Mexican crema, Cotija cheese or queso fresco, onion slices, eggs, and garnish with chopped cilantro or green onion.

Cooking Techniques

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