How to Make Tex-Mex Migas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tex-Mex Migas is a classic dish that combines the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with the heartiness of Texan fare. This savory and satisfying dish is perfect for any meal of the day, from breakfast to dinner, and is a favorite in many households across the southwestern United States. Migas translates to "crumbs" in Spanish, referring to the torn or crumbled pieces of corn tortillas that are a key ingredient in this recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • ½ tomato, chopped
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup crushed tortilla chips, or to taste
  • ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 6 tablespoons taco sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green chiles and tomato in the melted butter until tomato is softened, about 5 minutes. Crack eggs directly into the skillet and stir until yolks break; cook until eggs are scrambled and slightly set, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle tortilla chips over eggs; mix chips into eggs. Move egg mixture to the side of the skillet, turn off heat, and sprinkle egg mixture with Cheddar cheese. Cover skillet and set aside until cheese is melted and eggs are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stack flour tortillas on a microwave-safe plate; microwave until tortillas are warmed, about 30 seconds.
  • Spoon egg mixture onto each tortilla and top with about 1 tablespoon taco sauce.
  • Nutrition

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 196mg
    • Sodium: 661mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 198mg