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!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- large cast iron or oven safe skillet
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs, beaten
- 6 small white corn tortillas, cut into small strips
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or other neutral oil
- 1 small jalapeño, diced (seeds removed)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- 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). 9. Top finished Migas with crumbled Cotija cheese, pico de gallo (or salsa), Avocado and hot sauce.