Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Chilaquiles Scramble Recipe
Chilaquiles Scramble recipe comes from Mexican landlady techniques using scrambled eggs instead of fried eggs with homemade tortilla chips for authentic preparation methods. This cultural recipe demonstrates traditional Mexican cooking variations while showcasing regional preparation preferences and authentic technique applications. The landlady connection ensures genuine Mexican authenticity.
My landlady in Mexico used to make chilaquiles with scrambled eggs instead of fried eggs. She made her own tortilla chips out of stale flour tortillas. This is a very flexible recipe, so use what you have on hand for this yummy brunch dish.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or to taste
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 small tomato, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup salsa verde (green salsa)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups tortilla chips
5 large eggs
½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1 medium avocado, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add salsa and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add tortilla chips to the pan and stir until coated with sauce.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs together in a bowl, then pour into the hot pan and cook until starting to set, about 2 minutes. Scrape cooked egg from the edges and fold into the center. Cook until eggs are halfway cooked but still runny, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Fold eggs into tortilla chip mixture. Keep stirring to finish scrambling the eggs, about 2 minutes. Add Cotija cheese and turn off the heat.
Divide egg mixture among four plates. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.
Tips
You can substitute cherry tomatoes for the whole tomato and Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Oaxacan cheese for the Cotija.
Make your own tortilla chips by cutting and frying flour tortillas.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 428 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 428 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 253mg | 84% |
| Sodium 616mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% |
| Calcium 207mg | 16% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 587mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
