Description
Migas Recipe: Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortillas is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of Mexico to your breakfast table. This recipe combines fluffy scrambled eggs with crunchy corn tortillas, fresh vegetables, and gooey cheese for a delightful meal that’s both hearty and quick to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this customizable dish that’s perfect for brunch or a cozy breakfast at home. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a quiet morning alone, Migas stands out with its bold flavors and comforting textures. Serve it warm topped with avocado, hot sauce, or fresh herbs for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4–5 eggs
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the tortilla strips until crispy (4-5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan, sauté the jalapeno, red bell pepper, and onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the diced tomato and lightly scrambled eggs; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook while stirring until eggs are slightly runny (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat; gently fold in crispy tortillas and cheese until combined.
- Serve warm with additional toppings like avocado or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 235g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 320mg