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Green Chile And Extra Cheese Chilequiles

Crispy tortillas simmered in Hatch chile sauce and topped with cheese and eggs—flavor-packed chilaquiles!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

Green Chile Sauce Base
  • 1 lb tomatillos cored and roughly chopped
  • cups white onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 green onions roots removed
  • 2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • cups cilantro leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup Green New Mexico Hatch chile powder
  • ½ fl oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
Chips and Frying
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups neutral oil for frying vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
Assembly & Finishes
  • 4 large eggs fried or poached
  • ¼ cup crumbled cojita cheese or queso fresco/Monterey Jack
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Shaved radish for garnish

Method
 

Step 1: Roast the Tomatillo Salsa Base
  1. Preheat your broiler to high. Spread the tomatillos, onions, garlic, and green onions on a foil-lined sheet pan. Broil, tossing occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and blackened (around 8–10 minutes depending on heat level).
Step 2: Blend the Sauce
  1. Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender. Add oregano, cilantro, Hatch chile powder, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of water if needed. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Tortilla Chips
  1. Stack the corn tortillas, slice into 3 even strips, then cut each into rectangles (~60 pieces).
  2. Heat neutral frying oil in your skillet over medium-high heat. Test with one piece—if it bubbles immediately, you're ready. Fry tortillas in batches until golden and crispy, about 1–2 minutes each batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Step 4: Combine and Simmer
  1. Wipe the skillet clean (if needed) and pour in the green chile sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add tortilla pieces, stirring gently to coat. Cook just enough to soften the chips—about 2–3 minutes—so they still hold some crunch.
Step 5: Add Egg and Cheese
  1. Make 4 wells in the chile‑coated chips. Crack an egg into each and gently fry or poach until whites are set but yolks still soft. Remove pan from heat.
  2. Sprinkle crumbled cheese across the dish and let it melt slightly. Dollop Mexican crema over each serving.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
  1. Top with cilantro leaves and shaved radish slices for color and crunch. Serve immediately while hot and saucy.