Chilaquiles

Breakfast for Dinner!

Oct 10, 2024

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Chilaquiles, traditional Mexican breakfast dish made from crisp corn tortillas sautéed with fresh salsa, then topped with eggs, cotija cheese and onions, in a serving dish with plates set out on top of orange fabric napkins.

Our kids love when we serve breakfast for dinner, but instead of the usual pancakes and eggs, we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this week with corn chilaquiles. Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican breakfast dish made from crisp corn tortillas sautéed with fresh salsa, then topped with eggs, cotija cheese and onions. The name "chilaquiles" comes from the Nahuatl language, meaning "chilis and greens," and it’s a beloved way to use up leftover tortillas.

To make things easier, we’ve created a healthier, baked version that cuts down on prep and clean-up, and the whole meal comes together in just 30 minutes! Plus, since corn is in season, it makes a perfect side dish to round out your family dinner.

Pair this quick, flavorful dish with our zesty homemade Salsa Verde, and you’ve got a meal the whole family will love!

Meal Prep:

Make the Salsa Verde in Advance: Prepare the salsa verde in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator; homemade salsa will keep for up to 7 days in the fridge.

Time Savers:

Use Store-bought versions: This recipe calls for store-bought mild red enchilada sauce and organic seasoned refried beans. You can also purchase your favorite salsa verde at the spice level you prefer - we like this Mild Salsa Verde since it’s flavorful but not too spicy for kid palates, plus it’s gluten-free.

Make Extra:

Have for a second or third meal: The chilaquiles as a base will store well in the refrigerator for a day or two, and can be reheated in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to cover them with aluminum foil, and you may want to add a small amount of water to the tray to prevent them from drying out. You can then top with fresh eggs when ready to serve or another protein such as chorizo, shredded chicken, or tofu scramble.

Don’t forget our mantra: we recommend reading through the full recipe and taking out all the ingredients before you begin cooking.

4 square collage of the ingredients for chilaquiles - clockwise from top-left: image 1: tortilla chips, shredded Mexican cheese, refried beans, sour cream, scrambled eggs, red enchilada sauce; image 2 the ingredients are layered in a baking pan; image 3 is the composed final dish displayed in servings; image 4 is a close-up of a pan cooking scrambled eggs

Chilaquiles with Refried Beans, Oaxaca Cheese, and Scrambled Eggs

For 4 Servings

PREP TIME: 10 min. COOK TIME: 20 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min.

Wash and dry any produce.

One Potato Kitchen Tools: 9x13 (or large) oven proof baking dish, measuring cup, aluminum foil, skillet or medium sauté pan, heatproof rubber spatula

From Your Pantry: salt (kosher or sea), pepper, olive oil

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