Chilaquiles

By ClaudiaJan

A festive eatery full of color, spice, and high spirits, El Charro has been run by the same family since 1922, shortly after Arizona became a state. For Sunday brunch, chef-owner Carlotta Flores serves up the classic Mexican comfort food chilaquiles, a hearty casserole of tortilla chips, eggs, cheese, salsa, onions, and corn. Meat lovers can add cooked chorizo or bacon. Click here for details and 18 more great American breakfasts.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup gently crushed corn tortilla chips
• 4 –6 well-beaten eggs
• 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 can (6 to 7 oz) of diced hot green chilies

Preparation

Step 1

directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a small ovenproof skillet or casserole layer the following ingredients in this order: tortilla chips, eggs, cheddar cheese, salsa, green onion, corn, chilies. Bake 20 minutes.