Tex-Mex Migas – Cookie and Kate

Are you conversant in migas? If not, let me introduce you! Migas (pronounced mee-guhz) are tacky scrambled eggs tossed with crumbled tortilla chips, which lend scrumptious salty-crunchy-corn notes. You’ll usually discover sautéed onions and peppers or tomatoes folded in as properly, plus your selection of toppings.

Migas are served in Mexican beneath varied names, however this recipe is modeled after the Tex-Mex migas served in Austin, Texas. It’s a splendidly satisfying and flavorful meal to take pleasure in for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even dinner.

I fell in love with migas throughout a month-long keep in Austin, Texas ten years in the past. Ali and I sampled migas throughout city, and naturally, some migas are higher than others.

I visited Austin once more with my household over spring break, and got here residence able to revisit my outdated migas recipe. This simplified and improved recipe makes the perfect migas ever, in my view!

Migas Origins

Migas in Spanish actually interprets to “crumbs,” and there’s a conventional Spanish dish made with eggs and bread crumbs referred to as migas. For this recipe with Mexican origins, we’re speaking about tortilla chip crumbs.

Migas remind me considerably of chilaquiles, which is a unique Mexican dish that includes saucy tortilla chips, usually served with fried eggs on high. Against this, migas are predominantly scrambled eggs with some tortilla chips blended in, plus non-compulsory sauces on high.

Migas Suggestions

You’ll discover the total recipe beneath. Listed here are my notes from my recipe testing:

Not all tortilla chips are created equal.

Many recipes name for frying your personal tortilla chips, however you need to use high quality store-bought chips with nice outcomes. Siete’s Maiz chips are unbelievable on this recipe.

Cheddar is healthier than Monterey Jack.

Cheddar melts properly like Jack does, however affords a extra sharp and distinctive taste.

Veggies matter.

For the perfect taste, I like to recommend a mixture of purple bell pepper, purple onion and jalapeño. I additionally tried this recipe with poblano pepper, however purple bell pepper is prettier and lets the tortilla chip’s corn taste shine via higher.

You’ll be able to skip the jalapeño in the event you desire a gentle dish or don’t really feel like chopping a small pepper, which might be tedious (you may all the time add a touch of sizzling sauce on the finish to make up for it).

Migas are finest served straight away.

Reheated leftovers are good however the chips lose their valuable crispness alongside the way in which. You might all the time high leftovers with a lightweight sprinkle of freshly crushed tortilla chip to make up for it.

High as desired.

Preserve it easy or go wild! I extremely suggest a dollop of bitter cream and squeeze of contemporary lime juice. You can even attempt a spoonful of salsa or a pair dashes of sizzling sauce, sliced avocado or guacamole, and chopped contemporary cilantro.

Watch The way to Make Migas

The way to Serve Migas

These migas provide protein, greens and carbs in a single bowl, so you may take into account it a meal of its personal.

You can even make migas tacos with this recipe—merely heat up small corn or flour tortillas, fill them with the migas combination, then add a few toppings.

If you happen to’re searching for migas accompaniments, take into account these choices for a full unfold:

Extra Eggy Mexican Recipes

I really like Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors with eggs for any meal of the day! Listed here are a couple of favorites from my Mexican-inspired class:

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