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Migas: Mexican Breakfast Skillet
Mexican migas are a traditional Mexican breakfast skillet consisting of cheesy scrambled eggs and fried corn tortillas. This recipe makes the perfect base for additional proteins like ham, sausage, or chorizo.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 330 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 8 tortillas Cut Into ½ Inch Strips
- ¼ Cup diced onion
- ¼ Cup Diced bell pepper
- 1 Jalapeño Diced
- ⅓ Cup salsa
- ⅓ Cup Chihuahua cheese or cheddar or cheese of choice
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and add the shredded cheese.
- Preheat the griddle or pan on the stovetop over medium heat (about 350 degrees).
- Oil the griddle of pan and sauté the peppers and onion until soft then remove.
- Toss the tortillas strips with a couple tablespoons of cooking oil then fry until crispy, stirring frequently. This typically takes 7-10 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
- Cook any additional meats or toppings as desired and remove to a bowl.
- Cook the scrambled eggs until just set then add in the onions, peppers, tortilla strips and any additional cooked toppings and mix to combine.
- Add in the salsa and cook for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm with hot sauce and, if desired, cilantro and slices of avocado.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
255mg
(85%)
Sodium
740mg
(31%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
627IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 255mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 627IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.