How To Make The Best Red Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe

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.

Add water to a pot and bring to a boil.

Add 8 New Mexico chili pods (washed and cleaned) and 2 Roma tomatoes to the boiling water.

Boil the chiles and tomatoes until ready.

Transfer the boiled chiles and tomatoes to a blender, adding some of the boiling water.

Add 1 garlic clove and 2 teaspoons of salt to the blender.

Blend until smooth.

Cut 15 tortillas into triangles.

Set up a pan with oil for frying the tortillas.

Fry the tortillas individually in the oil to prevent sticking.

Once fried, transfer the tortillas to a plate and repeat for the remaining tortillas.

In the same pan, add more oil and 1/4 of a white onion.

Fry the onion until it looks fried.

Add the blended salsa mix to the pan with the fried onion.

Let the sauce simmer for about 3 minutes, checking for salt.

After simmering, add the fried tortillas to the sauce and ensure they are well-coated.

Serve the chilaquiles topped with crema mexicana, queso cotija, sliced avocado, and a fried egg.

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