Loaded Chilaquiles
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5
Loaded Chilaquiles
Description
Starting with homemade tortilla chips as a base, the recipe calls for warming enchilada or salsa verde sauce to gently coat the chips without making them soggy. The skillet stage is brief to maintain some chip crispness before turning off the heat and arranging toppings. Crumbled cotija cheese adds salty tang and texture, while sliced radish and avocado bring freshness and creaminess. The eggs, either fried or poached, add richness and protein, making it more substantial.
Lime wedges and fresh cilantro contribute acidity and herbal brightness, balancing the richness of crema drizzled atop the dish. Green onions add mild sharpness and color. As a plate, loaded chilaquiles combine savory, spicy, creamy, and crisp elements that create interest in every bite.
The recipe note encourages customization by adding preferred toppings, making it flexible for personal taste or ingredient availability.
Ingredients
- 2 cups enchilada sauce red or green or salsa verde
- 4-5 cups tortilla chips homemade
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled, or feta
- radish sliced
- avocado sliced
- egg fried or poached
- lime wedges
- cilantro chopped
- green onion chopped
- crema
Instructions
- Make the tortilla chips according to the directions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the enchilada sauce until warmed through
- Add the tortilla chips into the skillet and toss with the sauce until lightly coated. Once lightly doused with the sauce, remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chilaquiles with crumbled cheese, radish and cilantro leaves, avocado, eggs and a wedge of lime
Notes
- Top loaded chilaquiles with any preferred ingredients to suit personal tastes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1631mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 883IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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