Chilaquiles Cha Cha Cha Recipe

Name: Chilaquiles Cha Cha Cha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 6 ounces tomatillo sauce, recipe follows; 6 ounces orange tomato sauce, recipe follows; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Ground cumin, to taste; 3 eggs; 2 ounces grated Parmesan; 2 ounces grated mozzarella; Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish; 1 pound tomatillos; 4 cloves garlic; 3 Serrano chilies; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro; 1/4 yellow onion; 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound ripe Roma tomato; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Oregano, to taste; Sugar, to taste; Jalapenos in vinegar, to taste; 2 flour tortillas; Salt

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 medium onion, chopped
6 ounces tomatillo sauce, recipe follows
6 ounces orange tomato sauce, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ground cumin, to taste
3 eggs
2 ounces grated Parmesan
2 ounces grated mozzarella
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
1 pound tomatillos
4 cloves garlic
3 Serrano chilies
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
1/4 yellow onion
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ripe Roma tomato
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Oregano, to taste
Sugar, to taste
Jalapenos in vinegar, to taste
2 flour tortillas
Salt

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Tortilla chips, recipe follows
2
In a 12-inch pan, heat the olive oil over high heat.
3
Add the garlic and onions and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
4
In a food processor, pulse ingredients for tomatillo sauce for 15 seconds.
5
Do the same for the orange tomato sauce.
6
Cut the tortillas in half and cut each half into 4 triangles.
7
Deep-fry in hot oil until golden crispy.
8
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while hot.
9
Add the salt, pepper, cumin and sauces to the pan.
10
When sauce is hot, add the chips and the eggs and stir.
11
Add the cheese just before serving.
12
Garnish with cilantro.
13
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

586

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, 6 ounces tomatillo sauce, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Chilaquiles Cha Cha Cha falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chilaquiles Cha Cha Cha

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