Chilaquiles Con Chorizo Recipe

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Cancun with this authentic Chilaquiles Con Chorizo recipe! Inspired by a memorable breakfast in a local Mexican cantina, this dish features crispy tortillas smothered in a rich tomatillo sauce, savory chorizo, and melted cheese. Perfect for brunch, a satisfying dinner, or using up leftover tortillas and chorizo, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers incredible flavor. Get ready for a taste of paradise!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 699.9 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chilaquiles Con Chorizo

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How to Make Chilaquiles Con Chorizo

  1. **Prepare the Sauce:** Combine 1 pound tomatillos (husked and rinsed), 2-3 poblano chiles (roasted, peeled, and seeded), 1/2 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, and 1/2 cup heavy cream in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. **Season the Sauce:** Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. **Blend the Sauce:** Carefully puree the sauce in a blender until smooth. Leave a few small chunks for texture if desired.
  4. **Prep the Tortillas:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut 12 corn tortillas into sixths.
  5. **Fry the Tortillas:** Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the tortilla pieces until softened and slightly chewy, but not crispy (about 2-3 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
  6. **Assemble the Chilaquiles:** Spread a layer of fried tortillas in a shallow 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. **Layer the Filling:** Top with half of the tomatillo sauce, 8 ounces chorizo (cooked and crumbled), 1/4 cup chopped white onion, and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. **Add Remaining Ingredients:** Pour the remaining tomatillo sauce over the chorizo layer. Top with the remaining cheese.
  9. **Bake:** Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chilaquiles are heated through and gooey.
  10. **Garnish & Serve:** Garnish with a dollop of Mexican crema or sour cream and extra cilantro before serving hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

105g

Carbs

14g