Here’s a delicious and satisfying Green Chile and Extra Cheese Chilaquiles recipe – a comfort food classic with a New Mexico twist!
🌶️ Green Chile and Extra Cheese Chilaquiles
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
🧀 Ingredients:
For the sauce:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 white onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 cups roasted green chile (Hatch preferred), peeled and chopped
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1/2 cup tomatillo salsa or salsa verde
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1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
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Salt to taste
For the chilaquiles:
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6–8 corn tortillas, cut into triangles (or use thick tortilla chips)
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Neutral oil for frying (if using fresh tortillas)
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1 ½ cups shredded cheese (mix of Monterey Jack, cheddar, and/or Oaxaca)
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Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija for garnish
Toppings (all optional but recommended):
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Fried or scrambled eggs
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Sliced avocado or guacamole
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Chopped fresh cilantro
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Sliced radishes
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Pickled red onions
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Sour cream or crema
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Lime wedges
🔥 Instructions:
1. Make the sauce:
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
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Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
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Stir in the chopped green chile and salsa verde. Cook for 2 minutes.
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Add broth and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Blend if smoother texture is desired.
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Taste and season with salt.
2. Prepare the tortillas:
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If using fresh tortillas: Heat oil in a pan and fry the tortilla triangles in batches until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.
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If using chips: Skip to the next step.
3. Combine:
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In a large skillet, heat the green chile sauce to a simmer.
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Add the tortilla chips and stir to coat evenly.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover and let it melt (2–3 minutes). For extra cheesiness, broil briefly until bubbling and golden.
4. Serve:
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Plate and top with fried eggs, avocado, cilantro, queso fresco, etc.
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Add a squeeze of lime and enjoy!
💡 Tips:
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For spicier chilaquiles, add jalapeños or hot Hatch chile.
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You can also bake everything in a casserole dish for a more layered effect.
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Make it a full meal by adding shredded chicken or beans.