Migas Recipe: Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortillas
Indulge in a delightful breakfast experience with this Migas Recipe: Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortillas. This vibrant dish combines fluffy scrambled eggs with crispy corn tortillas, fresh vegetables, and cheese for a mouthwatering start to your day. Perfect for brunch gatherings or quick weekday meals, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or hot sauce. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal packed with flavor and nutrition that caters to all ages. Create a wholesome breakfast that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 corn tortillas (cut into strips or squares)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 4–5 eggs (lightly scrambled)
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add corn tortillas and fry until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- In the same skillet, sauté jalapeno, red bell pepper, and onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, then add lightly scrambled eggs, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook while stirring gently until eggs are just set but soft.
- Remove from heat and fold in crispy tortillas and cheese until melted.
- Serve topped with chili flakes, sliced peppers, avocado, or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 375mg