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CHILAQUILES BREAKFAST CASSEROLE with cilantro lime crema sauce

A serving of chilaquiles breakfast casserole with a dollop of cilantro-lime crema on top.
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Want something a little different for breakfast?  This easy and delicious Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole is a spin on the classic Mexican breakfast.

Ingredients

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For the casserole:

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar green tomatillo salsa
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
  • ⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ½ cups crushed blue corn chips

For the cilantro-lime crema:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.  Set aside.

Pour ¼ cup of the tomatillo salsa into a bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining tomatillo salsa, the eggs, and heavy cream until well incorporated.

Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and cilantro.

Add in the corn chips.  Stir well and allow to sit for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the cilantro-lime crema.

In the bowl with the ¼ cup of tomatillo salsa, whisk in the sour cream, zest, and juice of 1 lime, minced garlic, salt, and cilantro.

Cover with plastic wrap and chill while you complete the remainder of the recipe.

Pour the egg and corn chip mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the casserole is golden brown and puffed.

Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with ½ cup of cheddar cheese.  

Return to the oven and bake another 5 minutes.

Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve with a dollop of the cilantro-lime crema.

Notes

You can make the casserole in advance.  Whisk the egg mixture and refrigerate.  The next morning, add the crushed tortilla chips and top with cheese, then bake.

Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen for up to 3 months.  To reheat, microwave on medium power until hot.

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