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LaVerne Adekunle
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Mexican Migas

Cultural Context

Originating from the northern regions of Mexico, Migas is a traditional breakfast dish that utilizes leftover tortillas, making it both economical and resourceful. Often enjoyed with a variety of toppings and served alongside beans, it embodies the spirit of Mexican home cooking. Today, Migas has gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in Tex-Mex cuisine and breakfast menus across the United States.

MexicanMXbreakfast
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
small tortilla chips
2 eggs
butter
oil from bacon
pepper

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while stale bread can reduce waste.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option.

1

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot

2

Chop small tortilla chips into smaller pieces for crunch

3

Add chopped tortilla chips to the hot skillet

4

Fry the tortilla chips until crispy, using oil from the bacon

5

Drain some of the excess oil from the skillet

6

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk them

7

Pour the eggs into the skillet with the tortilla chips

8

Add pepper to the eggs while cooking

9

Scramble the eggs and tortilla chips until just set

10

Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscrambling

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

MigasMigas Mexicanas
Local Name: migas

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