Easy Migas Recipe (Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs and Tortillas)

This Easy Migas Recipe is a great Tex-Mex breakfast egg dish you can make with leftover tortillas, scrambled eggs, cheese, corn, and all your favorite taco bar toppings!

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Easy and delicious Tex-Mex style Migas!

This easy and delicious family style Tex-Mex breakfast takes crispy corn tortillas, sautéed corn, jalapeno onion and garlic, fluffy scrambled eggs and melted pepper jack cheese and turns them into a homogenous and delicious breakfast the whole family can enjoy!

With just a little prep, this easy Tex-Mex Migas recipe is a great way to use up leftover ingredients and make a fun family breakfast that's customizable to everyone's tastes!

What you'll need to make this Easy Migas Recipe:

• 8 large eggs, beaten. Beat the eggs juts before adding the the skillet.
• 6 small white corn tortillas, cut into small strips. Cut the tortillas in half lengthwise, then make cuts across lengthwise to make uniform little strips.
• 2 tablespoon butter. The butter combined with the oil helps the corn tortillas get nice and crunchy.
• 1 tablespoon canola oil or other neutral oil.
• 1 small jalapeño, diced (seeds removed). Finely dice this to evenly distribute the heat throughout the dish.
• 4 cloves garlic, minced.
• 1 small red onion, diced. If you don't have red onion, you could also use shallot, yellow onion or white onion.
• 1 cup frozen corn. Fresh corn will work, too! I always have frozen corn on hand, so that's what I use.
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese. If you like a milder cheese, try Monterey jack cheese or cheddar.

How to make Migas

1. 1. In a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. 
2. Add tortilla strips to the pan, and toss to coat in the oil and butter. 
3. Fry until crisp, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. 
4. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain. 
5. Add the diced onion, jalapeño, frozen corn and garlic to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened. 
6. Add the tortillas back to the pan, and add beaten eggs. Toss to coat until just set - 2 minutes. 
7. Preheat your oven’s broiler to high. 
8. Top Migas with shredded cheese, and place under oven’s broiler until melted and brown, 3-5 minutes. (Check frequently to prevent burning). *If you don't want to broil, you can also fold in the cheese until it melts.

Finishing touches

Once the Migas are finished, top finished Migas with crumbled Cotija cheese, pico de gallo (or salsa), Avocado and hot sauce.

Serving the Migas

You can serve the Migas family style, and let everyone add what they like!

Here are some great topping ideas:

• Sliced avocado.
• Sour cream or Mexican crema.
• Sliced jalapenos. You could use fresh, or pickled!
• Fresh cilantro leaves. Just tear them right over the Migas.
• Guacamole.
• Refried Beans.
• Pico De Gallo.
• Salsa.
• Crumbed Cotija cheese.
• Hot Sauce.
• Add some thinly sliced scallions.

Substitutions and Additions

• Instead of using fried tortillas, use pre-made tortilla chips! Just add them after sautéing the veggies.
• Try your favorite salsa instead of pico de gallo! Any of your favorite jarred salsas will do!
• Don't like things too spicy? Swap the jalapeno peppers for red bell pepper!
• Top the finished Migas with crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese.
• Swap the pepper jack cheese for Monterey jack cheese or cheddar.
• Add some diced poblano peppers for a fun twist!
• Use yellow onion, white onion, or shallot in place of red onion.

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