Tortilla Casserole

Name: Tortilla Casserole (Chilaquiles)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup crema or commercial sour cream; 1 pound (about 2 cups) grated Mexican cheese, like queso Chihuahua or queso Oaxaca, or Monterey Jack or cheddar; Tortilla chips (about 2 cups per person); ¼ cup chopped cilantro; ¼ cup grated Cotija cheese; ½ cup diced avocado, preferably Hass variety; ¼ cup minced red onion; ½ cup diced tomatoes; 8 large eggs

Chilaquiles

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food

By Ivy Stark

Published 2013

About

Whether for a weekend breakfast or brunch, this classic casserole is commonly eaten after a long night of partying. It’s a great way to use up leftovers like chicken, beef, or grilled vegetables; it’s also delicious with bacon or chorizo added.

Ingredients

Tortilla chips (about 2 cups per person)
1 cup crema or commercial sour cream
1 pound (a

Americas
Mexico
Brunch
Breakfast
Central America
Vegetarian

Method

Prepare the Roasted Tomato-Chipotle Salsa and keep warm. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a very large skillet, combine 2 to 3 handfuls of chips and ¾ cup of the salsa and toss gently until the chips are covered. Add