Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
7 unit

dried guajillo chiles

dried

28 unit

canned whole tomatoes

drained

1.5 cup

white onion

chopped

5 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

1 unit

jalapeno

chopped, with seeds

0.13 tsp

smoked paprika

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tsp

honey

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

1 unit

vegetable oil

for frying

9 unit

corn tortillas

quartered

1 pinch

kosher salt

1 cup

queso fresco

crumbled

1 cup

Monterey Jack cheese

shredded

4 unit

eggs

0.25 cup

white onion

finely chopped

4 unit

radishes

thinly sliced

0.25 cup

fresh cilantro

chopped

4 unit

lime wedges

Step 1
~3 min

Soak dried chiles in boiling water for 15 minutes to soften.

Step 2
~3 min

Drain chiles, reserving the soaking liquid. Remove stems and seeds.

Step 3
~3 min

Blend chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, paprika, and 1 cup of reserved soaking liquid until smooth.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the chili puree to the saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 6
~3 min

Stir in honey and season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F for frying.

Step 8
~3 min

Fry tortilla quarters in batches until crisp, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

Step 9
~3 min

Transfer fried tortillas to a wire rack on a baking sheet and season with salt.

Step 10
~3 min

Preheat broiler.

Step 11
~3 min

Toss fried tortilla chips with 1 cup of the sauce in a bowl.

Step 12
~3 min

Transfer half of the chips to an ovenproof platter or skillet.

Step 13
~3 min

Scatter half of the queso fresco and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips.

Step 14
~3 min

Top with the remaining chips, cheeses, and 1/2 cup more sauce.

Step 15
~3 min

Broil until the cheese is melted and golden, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 16
~3 min

Meanwhile, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 17
~3 min

Fry eggs until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes.

Step 18
~3 min

Top the chilaquiles with chopped onion, radishes, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Step 19
~3 min

Top with fried eggs and serve with the remaining sauce alongside.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of jalapeno to control the spiciness.

Use store-bought tortilla chips for a quicker version.

Make the sauce ahead of time for easier assembly.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with refried beans and guacamole.

Serve with a side of Mexican rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Refried Beans
Guacamole
Mexican Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

A traditional Mexican breakfast dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Dia de los Muertos
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

weekend brunch
casual gathering
holiday breakfast

Popularity Score

70/100