Red Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs

A recipe we saved from Food52. The full recipe, with their photos and notes, is on their site.

Serves 3 to 5

Ingredients

• One 12-ounce can peeled tomatoes, plus 1/2 cup of the juices
• 1 jalapeño, with seeds, roughly chopped
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon agave
• Pinch of salt
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Corn tortillas, cut into triangles
• Salt and pepper
• Shredded Monterey Jack
• Cotija or feta
• Eggs, as many as you want
• Cilantro, to finish

The short version

1. Blend the tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, chipotles, garlic and cilantro, then simmer the sauce in the oil with the agave and salt until it thickens.
2. Fry the tortilla triangles in batches until crisp, drain and salt them.
3. Toss the chips in the sauce in a baking dish, top with both cheeses and broil until melted.
4. Top with fried eggs, runny yolks, and more cilantro.

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