Chilaquiles Verdes
Ingredients
- 10 oz. tomatillos
husked and halved
- 1/2 large white onion
cut into 1-inch-thick wedges, plus more, chopped, for serving
- 2 cloves garlic
unpeeled
- 2 jalapeños
halved and seeded
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 cups cilantro
plus more for serving
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 6 c. sturdy yellow corn tortilla chips
- Sour cream
for serving
- 4 large eggs
fried
- Crumbled cotija cheese and hot sauce
for serving
Directions
- 1
Heat broiler. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatillos, onion wedges, garlic, and jalapeños with oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Broil, rotating pan and tossing once, until vegetables are tender and charred, 8 to 12 minutes.
- 2
Discard garlic skins and transfer all roasted vegetables to blender. Add cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth. Taste and add more lime juice if desired.
- 3
Transfer salsa verde to large bowl, add chips, and toss to coat. Divide among bowls, spooning any salsa left in bowl on top. Sprinkle with chopped onion and cilantro and drizzle with sour cream (thinned with a little water). Top with fried eggs and sprinkle with cotija if desired.<br/>
Chilaquiles Verdes
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About this Recipe
Craving a breakfast or brunch dish that truly awakens your taste buds? These Chilaquiles Verdes are your answer, transforming simple, fresh ingredients into a vibrant, finger-licking meal in just 25 minutes. You'll love how easily you can bring authentic Mexican flavors right into your kitchen.
What sets this recipe apart is its homemade salsa verde. Crafted from fire-roasted tomatillos, aromatic white onion, pungent garlic, and a kick of jalapeño, this fresh salsa forms the soul of the dish. It perfectly coats every sturdy tortilla chip, ensuring a harmonious balance of texture and taste that store-bought versions just can't match.
Prepare for a delightful dance of textures and flavors. Each spoonful delivers the bright, tangy zest of the fresh salsa verde, wonderfully mellowed by the cool, creamy dollop of sour cream. You'll experience the satisfying crunch of yellow corn tortilla chips, followed by the rich, gooey yolk of a fried egg and the salty crumble of cotija cheese, all underscored by a subtle warmth from the chiles. It's a truly satisfying dish that feels both comforting and exhilarating.
Customize your Chilaquiles Verdes to fit your preferences. For a milder experience, you can use fewer jalapeños or remove all the seeds; for more heat, leave some seeds in. While the fried eggs are classic, you could also top this with scrambled eggs or shredded chicken for a heartier meal. Don't have cotija cheese? A sprinkle of feta or even a mild cheddar could work, though cotija's unique saltiness is highly recommended.
These Chilaquiles Verdes are perfect for a festive weekend brunch or a satisfying breakfast. Serve them immediately, perhaps alongside a simple fruit salad, for a memorable start to your day. They're a flavorful base just waiting for your favorite toppings.