Migas Recipe
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Loading... - Mark Robinson
- 27 Jan 2022
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 16 mins
Total: 26 mins
Servings: 2 servings
There are two different dishes called migas in Mexican cuisine: One is a soup made with chiles and beef bones, and the other is a breakfast dish made with fried pieces of tortilla and scrambled eggs. If you were looking for that egg dish, good news—this is the recipe for that dish.
Migas can be translated to "crumbs" in English. The dish is a great way to use up stale tortillas. In fact, the secret to the best migas is using your dried-out, leftover tortillas rather than fresh. We recommend removing the tortillas from the packaging (if you keep yours in a plastic bag) and allowing them to dry out for an hour or two before cooking this dish.
The tortillas are sliced into strips, fried in oil with onions and bell pepper, then scrambled with eggs. Top with Oaxaca cheese (or mozzarella) and finish in the oven. You can top your migas with your favorite salsas, more cheese, or even nopales.
Traditionally, the eggs in migas should be hard-scrambled rather than soft, but you do you. Adjust your cooking times accordingly.
"The migas were delicious! The crunchy tortilla strips, scrambled eggs, and melty cheese are flavored with onion and bell pepper, making a fresh, homemade dish that is well balanced and unexpectedly easy. My migas were excellent with some tomato salsa, and I will definitely make them again." —Diana Rattray
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 medium corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup diced white onion
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
100 grams (about 1 cup) shredded Oaxaca cheese, or mozzarella
1 medium avocado, sliced, for optional garnish
2 tablespoons grated cotija cheese, for optional garnish
Salsa, for serving, optional
Steps to Make It
1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. In a medium bowl, add the eggs and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium nonstick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add tortillas and fry, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes.
4. Add onions and the bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes. Read More…
