Chilaquiles Recipe

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1. 1Step 1: Heat ½ cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add about a quarter of the tortilla wedges and cook, flipping once, until lightly brown and crisp.
2. 2Step 2: Drain the freshly fried tortilla chips on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat this process until all tortillas are fried, adding more oil if needed.
3. 3Step 3: Drain oil from skillet and make fried eggs (sunny side up). Heat ½ tablespoon butter over medium heat until melted, then add eggs individually and away from each other and cook for 2-3 minutes, until white is firm but yolks are still runny.
4. 4Step 4: In another skillet, heat the enchilada sauce (or make it fresh) and add the tortilla chips. Stir carefully to coat the chips. Cook until the tortillas are heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt as needed.
5. 5Step 5: Add chips to a plate and top with the fried egg along with any other toppings like salt, pepper, cheese, and avocado.