Chilaquiles with Guajillo Chile Sauce

Red chilaquiles layered with crispy tortillas, eggs, cheese, and enchilada sauce—finished with beans, guacamole, and crema.

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Servings servings
Calories 778

Ingredients
 

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 Tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup cheddar/jack combo shredded
  • ½ cup refried black beans
  • ¼ cup guacamole
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 Tablespoon cotija or parmesan
  • ¾ Cup Guajillo Enchilada Sauce Recipe Below

Guajillo Enchilada Sauce

  • 3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil plus 2 teaspoons
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons chicken or vegetable bouillion

Instructions
 

  • Cut tortillas in half and then cut each half into four triangles.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add one-third of the tortilla triangles and cook, turning once, until slightly crispy. Remove tortillas. Repeat with remaining oil and tortillas.
  • Place crisped tortillas in the skillet.
  • Beat two eggs in a bowl and pour over tortillas. Cook and stir to coat tortillas with egg.
  • Add 3/4 cup enchilada sauce and stir to coat.
  • Sprinkle cheddar/jack cheese over tortilla mixture.
  • Cover the pan and cook until cheese is melted, about three minutes.
  • To serve, spread a thin layer of beans on a plate. Pile tortilla mixture on top of beans. Top with guacamole, sour cream, and cotija or parmesan.

Guajillo Enchilada Sauce

  • Dry toast chiles by slowly running them over the flame on a stove. If you have an electric stove, heat a skillet on medium heat, place the chiles in a skillet, and toast each side for about 30 seconds or until the chiles are soft and flexible.
  • Cut a slit in the side of the chiles, open the chiles, and remove seeds and stem.
  • Place chiles in a small pot, cover with 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the chiles soften in the water for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of avocado oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the onions are beginning to caramelize.
  • Place chiles, chile cooking liquid, boullion, and onion mixture in a blender and puree. Push the mixture through a sieve.
  • Heat 2 Tablespoons avocado oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and mix for a minute to form a paste.
  • Slowly whisk in the chile mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for five minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 778kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 25gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 1537mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 13gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1374IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 413mgIron: 4mg
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