Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375

2. Stack some of the tortillas and cut through them into sixths (pie style).

continue with the rest. Heat the oil in a large skillet, fry the tortilla pieces, and drain them on paper towels. They must remain chewy in the sauce so dont let them get too crisp - chewiness is essential to this dish.

3. Mix the tortilla chips, tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and dried oregano.

4. Immediately pour the mixture into a greased shallow casserole and bake for about 35 mintes, until browned and bubbly. Scoop onto plates, topping each portion with some crumbled cheese and a spoonful of crema or sour cream.

Variation: Prepare chilaquiles with Basic Cooked Tomatillo Sauce* for a delectable, traditional change.

* Basic Cooked Tomato Sauce recipe entered separately
* Crema recipe entered separately
* Basic Cooked Tomatillo Sauce recipe entered separately

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