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Migas a la Mexicana with Salsa Molcajete

Cultural Context

Migas a la Mexicana is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the country's love for vibrant flavors and textures. Originating as a way to use leftover tortillas, it combines eggs with fresh vegetables and spices, embodying the resourcefulness of Mexican cuisine. Often served with salsa, it has become a popular breakfast item across Mexico and is now enjoyed in various forms worldwide, with each region adding its unique twist.

MexicanMXmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 corn tortillas
5 to 6 large eggs
1/2 roma tomato
1/2 small onion
1 large jalapeno
4 thick cut slices of bacon
not even a tablespoon of oil
1 tablespoon of butter
salt
queso fresco

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole grain tortillas add fiber while corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey chorizo is leaner while pork sausage can be more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Cook bacon in a cold pan over medium heat until crispy and fat is rendered, about 10-15 minutes.

2

Remove bacon and place on a paper towel to soak up grease.

3

Add corn tortillas to the bacon grease in the pan and toast until crispy, about 12-15 minutes over medium heat.

4

Remove crispy tortillas and set aside.

5

Add a little oil and a tablespoon of butter to the pan.

6

Sauté onion and jalapeno until softened, then add tomato last to avoid mushiness.

7

Beat eggs in a bowl and pour into the pan, cooking to preference.

8

Add crispy corn tortilla pieces and bacon to the eggs, combine and cook until desired doneness.

9

Finish with salt to taste and serve hot with queso fresco on top and refried beans on the side.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscramblingfrying

Equipment Needed

stainless steel panplate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

MigasMigas Mexicanas
Local Name: Migas a la Mexicana con Salsa Molcajete

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