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“Elegant Mexican Breakfast: Chilaquiles with Scrambled Eggs and Refried Beans”

Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with this easy-to-prepare Mexican breakfast dish. Our "Elegant Mexican Breakfast: Chilaquiles with Scrambled Eggs and Refried Beans" recipe combines tender chilaquiles, mouthwatering salsa, and fluffy scrambled eggs for a memorable culinary experience. Enjoy this visually stunning creation in your own kitchen and indulge your senses!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy (Cheese)

Ingredients

  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 2 cups red or green salsa (homemade or store
  • bought)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup refried beans
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (monterey jack or cheddar)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the tortilla quarters with salsa until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the coated tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 8 10 minutes, or until crispy.
  4. In a separate non stick pan, whisk eggs, salt, and pepper, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until scrambled and fluffy. Set aside.
  5. To serve, spread refried beans on two plates, top with chilaquiles, scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, and cilantro. Enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

To create a vibrant color palette, use a mix of red and green salsas on the chilaquiles.

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite salsa or toppings.

Cultural or Historical Background

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish often served at breakfast or brunch and are believed to have originated in the northern Mexican state of Puebla.