Around the World in Comfort Food

Chilaquiles – Mexico

Chilaquiles is a perfect dish to make when you’ve got a whole lot of ingredients at home and no idea of how to throw them all together. Tortillas are fried, then cooked in a mixture of salsa or mole and water, which makes a savory base for whatever you want to throw on top. Top the tortilla mixture with more salsa, cheese, sour cream, and as many chopped and sliced vegetables as you desire, and also a fried egg or two if it’s before noon.

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