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Chilaquilles with Red Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 oz dried New Mexico chile pods, stems & seeds removed
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
• 1 1/4 cup water, divided
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 12 La Tortilla Factory™ Super Size White Corn Tortillas
• 3/4 cup cooking oil
• 4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled.
• Chopped cilantro, white onion & crumbled cotija or feta cheese

Directions

1. Make the sauce* by placing dried chiles in a 1-quart saucepan, cover with hot water and bring to a boil. Boil pods for 5-7 minutes, drain & cool (rinse with cold water). Puree pods with garlic, 3/4 cup water, oregano and salt in food processor. Pour the sauce through a strainer, use the additional 1/2 cup water to rinse all of the flavor from the processor. Set aside.
2. Cut tortillas into 1" squares.
3. Heat oil in large frying pan until hot (4-5 minutes).
4. Fry tortilla squares in hot oil until crisp and lightly browned, stirring as needed.
5. Drain excess oil.
6. Add sauce & bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7. Spoon equal portions onto four plates.
8. Garnish with chopped cilantro, white onion, cheese, and crumbled bacon.

* Or substitute with a canned red chile sauce.

Number of Servings: 4

Serving Suggestion: Serve with eggs over easy.