Don't Toss Your Stale Taco Shells, Make Chilaquiles With Them Instead

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Don't Toss Your Stale Taco Shells, Make Chilaquiles With Them Instead By Rolland Judd Oct. 4, 2025 10:00 am EST

Breakfast means many things to people across the globe. Whereas some folks are content with a humble bowl of Corn Flakes , others aren't satisfied unless they get a complete English breakfast. South of the border, chilaquiles are a beloved Mexican morning staple , but they are just as delightful here in the states. The dish is a simple yet fulfilling cheese-topped combination of lightly fried tortilla fragments and salsa, be it your favorite store-bought salsa verde or a homemade salsa roja. And according to the chef and founder of the Fifth Fork kitchenware brand, Kimberly Lock, if you have some stale taco shells lying around that you were con