Make these delicious, vegetarian Tex-Mex Migas for an easy, protein-filled breakfast! They’re quick and uncomplicated to make, coming together in minutes. Using store-bought tortilla chips is a tasty shortcut!
I’ve always been a hyperfixation eater, ever since childhood, but I didn’t have a term for it until I downloaded TikTok. Meaning – I’ll find a meal or food I particularly like, then I’ll eat it every day until I’m sick of it. Usually this lasts for about 1-2 months. For example, some of my favorite hyperfixation meals that have made it on this blog are:
- Linda’s Spinach Dip – my best friend’s mom made this once at a Christmas party and I was hooked
- The Well and Full Bowl – this was the backbone of my Instagram from 2017-2018
- Charred Scallion Ranch and the Charred Scallion Ranch Pasta Salad – I made this for dinner at least once a week last spring
And now, there’s these Breakfast Migas. They’re essentially eggs scrambled with veggies and tortilla chips, sprinkled with cotija cheese and topped with hot sauce, salsa, peppers, and cilantro. Over the past 2-3 months, I’ve made these for breakfast at LEAST twice a week.
About the Recipe
Now, we need to talk real quick about the origination of migas because they have quite a history! “Migas”, in Spanish, means crumbs. The dish started off in Spain and Portugal as humble shepherd’s fare, and looked nothing like this recipe. Back then, migas were made with crumbs of stale bread, sometimes meats, and sometimes cheeses. Then, in Mexico, migas developed as a dish made with tortillas scrambled with eggs. Later on, the Tex-Mex version arose with the additions of farm-fresh veggies and cheese. So I guess this would be Tex-Mex version of migas!
However, in some traditional Mexican / Tex-Mex migas recipes, you are supposed to fry up soft tortillas instead of using tortilla chips. While this is also delicious, it’s more time-consuming than using store-bought chips. Of course, you can always cut up your fave soft tortillas and fry them for this recipe, but tortilla chips are so convenient! It’s up to you! :) Enjoy!
For more delicious breakfasts, try my Butternut Squash Frittata or this Blueberry Croissant Bread Pudding! I have also been enjoying these Breakfast Migas with my Blueberry Iced Latte!
Breakfast Migas
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 4 Eggs
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Fresh-Cracked Black Pepper to taste
Migas
- 1 Tbsp Neutral Oil like avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp Salted Butter
- 1/4 Cup Red Onion chopped, diced
- 1/3 Cup Green Peppers i.e. bell peppers or jalapeños, diced
- 1 Cup Corn Tortilla Chips gently crushed
For Serving
- Cotija Cheese
- Salsa
- Fresh Cilantro or parsley
- Spicy Peppers sliced
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the eggs, salt, and spices. Whisk together vigorously until very few streaks of egg whites remain.
- Bring a sauté pan to medium-low heat. Once the pan is heated, add in the oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the diced onions and peppers and stir. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until the onions and peppers are softened.
- Then, add in the crushed tortilla chips and stir until mixed with the onions and peppers. Continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes, or until tortilla chips start to brown in places.
- Reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting. Pour the eggs over the tortilla chips, onions, and peppers in the pan, and gently stir to scramble the eggs into the mixture. Continue until eggs are JUST set, about 1-2 minutes. When done, remove from heat.
- Top the migas with the toppings of your choice – I recommend cotija cheese, salsa, fresh oregano, and spicy peppers.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- When crushing the tortilla chips, you want them to be in bite-sized pieces but not in small crumbs. Crush accordingly!
- Cilantro goes so well with the flavors here, but if you don’t like it, parsley is fine too.
Nutrition
Breakfast Migas FAQs
How long do migas keep?
Migas are best made fresh right before eating. However, you can save any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
What are migas? Where did they originate?
Migas started as a humble breakfast dish among shepherds in Spain and Portugal, who used it as a way to make the most of leftover stale bread. As Spanish and Portuguese cultures spread through colonization and migration, migas made its way to Mexico, where it became a dish made from leftover corn tortillas scrambled with eggs. Then Tex-Mex cuisine took it even further – the Texas version is similar to Mexican-style migas, but also contains things like cheese, avocado, sour cream, the works. That’s similar to what we’re doing here, so this is definitely a Tex-Mex-inspired migas!
Is migas Mexican or Spanish?
While migas originated in Spain, the dish has taken on a life of its own in Mexico and in the Tex-Mex region of America! It’s so interesting to see how different cultures make different spins on recipes based on their locality.
What does “migas” mean in Spanish?
“Migas” means “crumbs” in Spanish!
What are chilaquiles vs. migas? What is the difference between migas and chilaquiles?
Chilaquiles and migas are often confused, becuase they’re both made with tortillas sautéed with stuff in a pan. Chilaquiles are usually made with tortillas cooked in a green or red tomato sauce. They’ll often contain staple Tex-Mex veggies like peppers and onions, but don’t always contain eggs. Tex-Mex migas, on the other hand, are speficially made with eggs scrambled with tortillas, and there is usually not much of a sauce involved.
What’s the difference between migas and huevos rancheros?
Migas and huevos rancheros can both be made with eggs and tortillas (though migas have not always been traditionally made with eggs). However, egg-based migas are scrambled eggs with tortillas and flavorings like onions and peppers. On the other hand, huevos rancheros usually have a fried egg on top of a whole tortilla!
P.S.
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