Tex-Mex Migas

Kickstart your day with Migas!! This quick scrambled egg recipe with roots in the Mexican breakfast scene gets a Tex-Mex twist, turning into a great morning treat.

Crispy fried tortilla strips get tossed with fluffy scrambled eggs, then all get vibrant toppings of fresh Pico de Gallo, avocado and shredded cheese.

Try Austin’s beloved breakfast dish, Migas. You will be an instant fan of these scrambled eggs… Tex-Mex style!!

Everyone’s tried tortillas with eggs at some time or another in their life. We sure love our Breakfast Tacos to start the day.

But have you tried crunchy, crispy fried tortillas mixed in with eggs? Believe it or not, somehow it works.

The crunch of tortillas meets the creaminess of eggs, all enveloped in a mélange of flavors from varied toppings.

The whole combo is just too good. No wonder you find it everywhere in Austin, from road side trucks to restaurants. They love their Migas big time, any time of the day, often served in tacos or burritos, or with a side of Refried Beans.

You Will Love Migas For

• Flavor explosion: The combination of crispy tortillas, creamy eggs, fresh vegetables, and gooey cheese creates a texture and flavor sensation that’s simply delicious.
• Customizable: This dish can be tailored to individual preferences, whether you like it spicy, loaded with extra toppings, or smothered in your favorite salsa.
• Any time meal: Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, Austin-style Migas is a satisfying and hearty meal. Perfect contender for breakfast for dinner ideas.
• Easy and quick to make: With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, Tex-Mex Migas is a dish that anyone can whip up in no time.
• Budget friendly and can feed the crowd: If you have a big group, this Tex-Mex style eggs is perfect for your next brunch get together.

What is Migas?

Migas is a traditional dish that has variations across different cultures, primarily in Spain, Portugal, Mexico and South Texas.

At its core, “migas” means “crumbs” in Spanish, and the dish typically involves repurposing leftover bread or tortillas in culinary creations. Depending on the region, Migas can be made with lots of variations.

Tex-Mex Migas: Popular in Texas and parts of the Southwest, it’s a breakfast favorite. It combines scrambled eggs with torn or cut tortilla strips, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. It’s often served with sides like refried beans, avocado, or salsa.

Mexican Migas: In certain parts of Mexico, migas refers to a dish made of torn tortilla pieces cooked with both eggs and salsa.

Spanish Migas: Originating from Spain, this version uses day-old bread that’s been soaked, then fried with garlic, chorizo, peppers, and other local ingredients. It’s a hearty dish often enjoyed as comfort food during colder months.

Portuguese Migas: In Portugal, migas is a side dish that uses breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil, and other regional ingredients. It’s often paired with meats like pork.

The beauty of migas lies in its adaptability. Different regions have taken the basic concept and infused it with their unique flavors and culinary traditions, making it a beloved dish across borders.

Today we are making Tex-Mex style Migas, which you get almost everywhere on the streets of Austin.

Migas Ingredients

• Eggs – For fluffy, moist scrambled eggs.
• Milk – Milk makes scrambled eggs soft, rich, creamy and delicious. You can sub it with half and half too.
• Seasonings – Salt, pepper and ancho chili powder.
• Cheese – We are using shredded Monterrey Jack cheese to fold in the eggs and shredded cheddar for topping today. You can use any of your favorite cheese. Mexican blends or queso fresco work well too.
• Veggies – Onion and bell peppers. You can use poblano peppers as well.
• Corn Tortillas – We are using corn tortillas for frying. Simply cut into strips or triangles. Use good quality tortillas that won’t crumble while frying. For speedier Migas, you can use tortilla chips to skip the frying step.
• Oil and butter – We love this combo for scrambled eggs.
• Toppings: Today we are using Pico de Gallo, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, and shredded cheese. You can also try salsa, hot sauce or guacamole. The more the merrier.
• For serving: Charred corn tortillas and refried beans.
  

The Best Tex-Mex style Migas Recipe

1. Whisk the eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, ancho chili powder, shredded cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Fry corn tortillas: Heat 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts, add the tortillas and cook, stirring, until they are golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Plate them out on a paper towel lined plate.

3. Make the scrambled eggs: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and oil, and sauté onion and bell peppers for 5 minutes. Give a quick stir to the egg mixture. Add the egg mixture to the pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the eggs are completely scrambled.

4. Fold in the tortilla strips: Remove from heat and stir in the reserved crispy tortillas. Mix well. Taste and season for salt and pepper.

5. Add the toppings: Top it with desired toppings like Pico de gallo (or diced tomatoes and red onion), avocado, cilantro, jalapeño and any of your preferred cheese. The more toppings, the better it tastes.

6. Serve: Serve it up with refried beans and more corn tortillas. You can also serve this as Migas Tacos or Migas Burritos, which is very popular in Austin.

Tips and Tricks for BEST Migas

• Fry tortilla strips until crispy: When you’re frying up the corn tortillas, be sure to get them as crispy as possible without burning them. This will give a great crunch, contrasting with the soft scrambled eggs.
• Add milk or half and half to whisked eggs: This makes the scrambled eggs creamy, soft and rich.
• Use caste iron or non stick skillets: This ensures a hot surface without the eggs sticking to the bottom.
• Fresh ingredients matter: Opt for fresh jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, and high-quality cheese for the most vibrant flavors.
• Creamy scrambled eggs: Don’t rush the cooking process. Cook your eggs on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until they are just set for a creamy texture. Do not overcook them.
• Garnish generously: Fresh cilantro, diced avocados, and vibrant Pico de Gallo can elevate the dish in both taste and presentation.

What Is The Difference Between Migas and Chilaquiles?

Migas and chilaquiles, though similar, are distinct breakfast dishes, each with its unique preparation and flavor profile. Migas consists of crushed or fried tortillas combined with scrambled eggs, peppers, onion, and tomato, all brought together with delightful toppings.

Chilaquiles, on the other hand, features fried tortillas or tortilla chips that are simmered in a flavorful sauce or salsa, rather than being mixed with eggs. It’s often served with fried eggs on top.

Both of these dishes offer hearty and budget-friendly breakfast options, yet their differences in ingredients and texture provide two unique breakfast options.

Give your morning breakfast routine a little jolt by whipping up your eggs Tex-Mex style! Make this quick and easy dish, and see how beautifully the crunchy tortillas get enveloped by creamy eggs.

Make sure to load it up with plenty of toppings, and dig in. Start your day with Migas, or end it with Migas, both will work amazingly well.

Tex-Mex Migas, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!

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