Friday, June 25, 2010

Chilaquiles

I have to admit I am pretty much addicted to this.  I make it for lunch for me and whichever kids are my favorites that day (ha, despite what you claim children, I DO NOT HAVE FAVORITES!) a couple of times a week.  It's a perfect use for those chips in the bottom of the bag that are all broken and too small for salsa!!

2 cups oil frying
1/4 cup chopped onion (you know I don't add this, right?)
30 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
6 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp. salt (way too much, just do it to taste, I also add pepper)
1 (7.75 oz) can mexican style hot tomato sauce (el pato, baby!!)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shredded jack cheese (or cheddar.  or cheddar jack.  whatever)

In a large skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees.  Carefully stir in the onion and tortillas.  Fry until tortilla strips are crisp.  Remove rom heat and drain on paper towels.  Drain the skillet, leaving only a thin residue of oil.
OR you could do what I almost always do, just use the broken chips from the bottom of the bag.  Waste not want not!  Chop chop!!
Over medium heat, return the tortillas to the skillet, and stir in the eggs.  Season with salt.  Cook and stir until eggs are firm.
Mix tomato sauce and water into the skillet.  Reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.  Top with cheese.  Serve when cheese is melted.
Welcome to the best scrambled eggs EVER.


Recipe courtesty of Allrecipes.

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