Red Chile Chilaquiles
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Red Chile Chilaquiles
Description
The recipe for Red Chile Chilaquiles uses quartered corn tortillas fried until crisp, then coated with red chile sauce in a skillet over low heat. The heat is kept low to ensure the tortillas soak up some sauce without losing their crunch completely. Shredded queso quesadilla cheese melts on top to add creaminess and mild tang. The fresh diced green or red onions sprinkled lastly provide a fresh bite and mild sharpness.
Eggs cooked to choice serve as a customary topping, lending richness and balance to the spicy chile flavor. The dish is warm and hearty, often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch but versatile enough for other meals.
Optional additions like carnitas, chicken, cilantro, or sour cream can be incorporated to modify flavor and texture. Alternatively, salsa verde can be used as a sauce variation for a different taste profile.
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cups Red Chile Sauce
- 1 cup Queso Quesadilla shredded, or Colby cheese
- 1/3 cup green onion diced, or red onion
- 4 egg cooked any style
Instructions
- Cut corn tortillas into quarters. In a large skillet heat oil and fry corn tortilla pieces until crunchy. Lower heat to low.
- Add red chili sauce and mix only long enough to coat all the tortillas. Top with cheese while still over a low flame and cook just long enough for the cheese to melt.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with onions. Serve with eggs any style.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463.62kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 52.49g | 17% |
| Protein | 15.68g | 31% |
| Fat | 18.54g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.83g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 193.34mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 6073.63mg | 253% |
| Potassium | 204.59mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 8.29g | 33% |
| Sugar | 21.85g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 520.66IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 273.51mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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