Description
Chilaquiles Verdes is a delightful Mexican breakfast dish featuring crispy tortilla chips smothered in vibrant green salsa. Topped with creamy avocado, crumbled cheese, and fresh cilantro, this dish bursts with flavor and evokes warm memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz corn tortilla chips
- 1 cup green salsa (preferably homemade or high-quality jarred)
- 1 medium ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake tortilla chips for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the green salsa for about 5-10 minutes.
- On a large serving platter, layer the baked tortilla chips and generously pour the warm salsa over them.
- Top with sliced avocado, crumbled cheese, cilantro, and dollops of sour cream.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Perfect for lazy weekends or lively brunches.
- This dish is customizable, ensuring every bite is a taste sensation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chilaquiles Verdes, Mexican breakfast, tortilla chips, green salsa