Jollyrogers' Chilaquiles
Jollyrogers' Chilaquiles layers saucy, tender tortilla pieces with chorizo, tangy marinated onions, and briny olives, all finished with salty cotija. A touch of cocoa deepens the tomato-chile sauce, balancing heat and sweetness for a rich, nostalgic Southwestern vibe. Serve hot for brunch or a cozy dinner when you crave bold, layered flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the chopped onion and sliced olives in separate small bowls and mix each with 1/4 cup of vinegar. Set aside to marinate. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chorizo, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and set it aside.
- 2
Heat 1/4 cup of oil in the skillet and add the tortilla pieces, cooking and stirring over medium-low heat until they just start to turn crisp and golden at the edges, about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and drain the tortillas; pour 1 tablespoon of the oil into a saucepan.
- 3
Heat the saucepan over medium-low until hot but not smoking. Add the flour, then cook and stir until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in the regular and hot tomato sauces, water, browned chorizo, cocoa powder, sugar, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, oregano, and taco seasoning. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Stir in the diced chiles and tortillas. Simmer about 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the tortillas have softened and the mixture is thick.
- 4
Drain the onion and olives. Spoon a layer of the tortilla mixture evenly into a 2 quart baking dish or serving dish, then add a layer of about 2 tablespoons marinated onion, followed by a layer of 2 tablespoons olives, then a layer of 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat the layers two more times. Serve hot.
- Calories 793.54 kcal High
- Protein 26.2 g Good Source
- Carbs 118.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.63 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.48 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 65.95 mg High
- Sodium 1501.75 mg High
- Fiber 9.29 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.37 g High
- Added Sugar 1.4 g Low Source
- Calcium 290.91 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.7 mg Moderate
- Potassium 617.3 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 280.48 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 14.75 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Chocolate 🍫
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jollyrogers' Chilaquiles is a Mexican breakfast recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Corn Tortilla, Cotija Cheese, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 793.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jollyrogers' Chilaquiles?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch.
- What is Jollyrogers' Chilaquiles made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Corn Tortilla, Cotija Cheese, Diced Green Chiles, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Jollyrogers' Chilaquiles?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Jollyrogers' Chilaquiles?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 793.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jollyrogers' Chilaquiles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
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