How to Make Easy Chilaquiles Verdes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chilaquiles verdes is a classic Mexican dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. This versatile and delicious dish consists of crispy tortillas smothered in a tangy and spicy green salsa, topped with a variety of toppings such as cheese, sour cream, and fried eggs. Chilaquiles verdes is a great way to use up leftover tortillas and is incredibly easy to make, making it a perfect go-to recipe for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

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Ingredients

  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • cooking spray
  • 12 ounces tomatillo verde Mexican cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema, crema fresca
  • ¼ white onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place corn tortilla pieces on the prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine tortillas and tomatillo sauce in a skillet over medium heat and simmer until tortillas have softened, about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into individual ramekins. Top with queso fresco, crema, and sliced onions. Garnish with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 342mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 136mg