Chilaquiles de Mole con Huevo (Mole Chilaquiles)
Crisp corn tortilla triangles simmered briefly in red mole, topped with fried eggs, cream and fresh onion.
Made with Easy red mole and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.05 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 531kcal
- 48.1gcarbs
- 7.1gof which sugars
- 30.4gfat
- 10.6gsaturates
- 16.7gprotein
- 3.8gfibre
- 2.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cut the tortillas into sixths and spread them on a tray to dry out for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat and fry the tortilla pieces in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
3 min - 3
Warm your ready made easy red mole (see the base recipe) in the wiped pan with the water. When it bubbles, tip in the chips and fold for 1 minute until coated but still crisp at the edges.
1 min - 4
Fry the eggs in the remaining oil in a second pan for 2 minutes until the whites are set and yolks soft.
2 min - 5
Divide the chilaquiles between plates, top with the eggs, soured cream, queso fresco, onion and coriander. Serve straight away.
Tips
- Use stale or dried tortillas. Fresh ones soak up oil and turn greasy.
- Fold the chips in the sauce for no more than a minute if you like them crunchy. Leave 3 minutes for a softer, porridge-like texture.
- Serve at once. Chilaquiles go soft within minutes.
Storing and freezing
Best straight away. Leftover fried chips keep crisp in an airtight tin for 2 days. Store the mole separately, in the fridge for 3 days, and reheat until steaming hot.
Questions
Can I bake the tortillas instead of frying?
Yes. Brush with oil and bake at 200C for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. The chips are a little drier but still good.
Are chilaquiles breakfast only?
They are traditionally a breakfast or brunch dish, often made from leftover tortillas, but are good for a quick supper too.
Can I use shop bought tortilla chips?
Yes, choose thick, plain, salted corn chips and skip the frying steps.
More made with easy red mole
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
