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Migas Recipe

This Migas recipe makes a breakfast with Tex-Mex flair! Eggs, tortilla chips, and a little bit of spice, all in an easy 1 skillet meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion or half of 1 medium, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño chopped (seeds and membranes removed for less heat)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Handful of cilantro chopped
  • 2 tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • A few handfuls of tortilla chips about 3 ounces
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • Toppings - additional cilantro, diced avocado, pico de gallo, etc. (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, jalapeño, garlic and cilantro. Cook stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook for another minute.
  4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the hot sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and scramble according to your desired doneness. Turn off the heat.
  6. Lightly crush the tortilla chips and add them to the skillet. Stir them in.
  7. Top with the shredded cheese and cover the skillet until the cheese is melted.
  8. Top with cilantro, avocado, or pico de gallo to serve.

Notes

  • The recipe that was published here originally started with frying corn tortilla pieces in oil, then adding the other ingredients. This updated version just adds tortilla chips towards the end to make it easier and faster.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutrition information does not include toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 580mg (193%) Sodium 563mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 474kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 580mg 193%
Sodium 563mg 23%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.