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Crispy fried corn tortilla strips scrambled with fluffy eggs, onions, and jalapeños, all held together with melted cheese. A classic Tex-Mex breakfast that's hearty, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a weekend brunch!
Prepare and Fry Tortilla Strips
Sauté Aromatics
Scramble the Eggs
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Crispy fried corn tortilla strips scrambled with fluffy eggs, onions, and jalapeños, all held together with melted cheese. A classic Tex-Mex breakfast that's hearty, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a weekend brunch!
This tex_mex recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 601.6 calories per serving with 26.84g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Combine and Melt Cheese
Garnish and Serve
Sauté 1/4 lb of chorizo, bacon, or soyrizo before adding the onions for a heartier dish.
Swap Monterey Jack for a Mexican cheese blend, cheddar, pepper jack, or crumbled cotija cheese for a saltier finish.
Increase the amount of tomato and use serrano peppers instead of jalapeños for a more traditional Mexican style.
Add 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers (any color) or sliced mushrooms along with the onions for more nutrients and flavor.
With eight large eggs and a cup of cheese, this dish is packed with high-quality protein, essential for muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you full and satisfied for hours.
The corn tortillas provide complex carbohydrates, which are the body's primary source of energy. They offer a steady release of fuel to power you through your morning.
Avocado is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, which are known to support heart health by helping to reduce bad cholesterol levels.
A serving of this Tex-Mex Migas recipe contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the amount of oil absorbed and the specific toppings used.
Migas can be part of a healthy diet. They are high in protein from the eggs and cheese, which promotes satiety. Using minimal oil for frying and loading up on vegetable toppings like avocado and tomato enhances their nutritional value. For a healthier version, you can bake the tortilla strips instead of frying them.
The main difference is in the preparation. In migas, crispy tortilla strips are folded into scrambled eggs. In chilaquiles, fried tortilla pieces are simmered in salsa until slightly softened, and then topped with eggs (fried or scrambled), cheese, and other garnishes. Migas are an egg dish with tortillas, while chilaquiles are a tortilla dish with eggs.
Migas are best served immediately to maintain the crispy texture of the tortillas. Reheating can make the tortillas soggy. However, you can prep ahead by frying the tortilla strips and chopping the vegetables a day in advance.
Traditionally, migas are made with corn tortillas as they fry up crispier and have a distinct corn flavor. Flour tortillas can be used, but they will result in a softer, chewier texture rather than a crispy one.