It has been a minute since I posted here. I've been busy on Instagram and "Real life" work including finishing my first ever book. It will be published next year and I hope you all grab it up and enjoy it. More on that to come. In the meantime here's my suggestion for making your holiday breakfast something special.
Chilaquiles are part of the American breakfast scene that many people are discovering. Chilaquiles are a cross between scrambled eggs and nachos and are just plain delicious. I mean who doesn't love both those things. And if put together how much more delicious must they be.
The reason I love this dish is it's a representation of what American is all about. If you live in California you probably have known about this Mex mash up for a long time. However , the rest of the nation is now catching on to this yummy breakfast alternative. Proving once again that the old ole USA is still a melting pot. And I don't just mean the cheese.
The other thing about this dish is it's a great party leftover vehicle. If you had chips and dip or queso or even tacos or chili the night before you can use up your left overs in this dish.
What you need to make Chilaquiles for 4 is at least the following:
1 bag of tortilla chips ( or fry fresh )
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese (Monterey Jack is best or Cheddar)
1 jar of any kind of salsa ( I like TJ's red or green restaurant style So Cal style)
chopped scallions and jalepeno slices (optional)
sour cream
Optional items include:
Taco beef or Chorizo
Left over chili
Queso dip reheated
Chopped Cilantro
Chopped white onion
queso fresco
Directions:
Pour about a cup of salsa in a large frying pan
Heat till just bubbles
Mix eggs and about 1/4 cup milk and 3/4 cups shredded cheese
Add to salsa
Cook till smooth and combined
Add and extra items like beef or chorizo
Add in about 6 cups of chips (3/4 of a bag of chips give or take)
Gently Stir till coated
Divide between 4 plates or bowls and garnish with remaining cheese and toppings
Enjoy.
Happy Holidays Everyone and here's to a great 2019!!
