Remove them from the pan and add the tortillas onto a paper towel lined plate to drain. Sprinkle them with a bit of salt while they are hot. It’s totally up your spicy food loving alley, isn’t it? There are variations of this dish in different parts of the world, including Spain and Portugal, but this version is more of an American style migas, mostly Tex-Mex with a Mexican influence. In different parts of Mexico, migas is made with crispy fried corn tortilla strips that are mixed up with scrambled eggs. Cooks often use leftover tortillas that have started to go stale, which is a perfect way to avoid waste. What we’re doing here is cooking down peppers, onions and tomatoes, then adding a mixture of scrambled eggs to let them set. BOOM! It doesn’t get any better than this, my friends. Migas is nice and spicy and HUGE on flavor, and you can spice it up even more with your favorite hot sauce and spicy chili flakes, like I love to do. Ready for some? Let’s talk about how to make Migas, shall we? Let’s get cooking! Fry them lightly in the hot oil until they crisp up, flipping a bit, about 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Next, add the peppers and onion to the pan heated to medium and cook them down about 5 minutes. You can use a bit of olive oil if you need it. Stir in the tomato. Next, add the eggs. Simply pour in the scrambled eggs. Sprinkle with a pinch salt and black pepper and stir. Cook the Eggs. Cook, stirring frequently, about 2-3 minutes, or until the egg mixture just begins to set. Remove from heat and stir in the reserved crispy tortillas and shredded cheese. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS.Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. BOOM! DONE! That’s it! Pretty easy, right? Super easy recipe. And CRAZY tasty. I just love these. They’re definitely a favorite breakfast of mine.
What is the Difference Between Chilaquiles and Migas?
Migas and chilaquiles are both breakfast dishes, and while they are quite similar, they are not the same dish. Migas are crushed or fried tortillas mixed with scrambled eggs, peppers, onion and tomato then topped with cheese. Chilaquiles, on the other hand, are fried tortillas or tortilla chips simmered in a sauce or salsa instead of eggs. Both are hearty, inexpensive breakfast dishes.
About the Peppers
For this recipe, I’ve used both jalapeno pepper and red bell pepper. Jalapeno peppers will certainly give you a bit of heat, though more of an average level spiciness. I really love them for the balance of flavor and spice for everyday cooking. You can easily add other peppers, like the spicy serrano pepper, or go hotter with habaneros or even up through any of the superhot chili peppers. You can also easily omit the jalapeno peppers and use only bell peppers for a milder version of this recipe. The recipe is basically the same in different parts of the world. They just vary in the use of local ingredients.
In Spain, migas is a breakfast dish that uses leftover bread or tortas. It has converted today into a first course serving and is popular for lunch and dinner. In Portugal, migas is usually made with leftover wheat or corn bread bread. In some parts, it is made with potatoes. Mexican migas is a traditional breakfast made with fried tortilla strips and scrambled eggs. It is similar to my recipe. Tex-Mex migas is similar to Mexican migas, though it includes other ingredients like onion, peppers, tomatoes, cheese and other spices. This is most like my own Migas recipe.
Try Some of My Other Popular Breakfast Recipes
Shakshuka Jacked-Shuka – Extra Spicy Eggs in Hell Chilaquiles Rojos with Ancho Chili Sauce Chilaquiles Verdes Huevos con Chorizo Menemen (Turkish-Style Scrambled Eggs with Peppers) Spicy Pepper Lover’s Omelet Spicy Breakfast Tacos Loaded Mexican Omelette
NOTE: This recipe was updated on 12/23/20 to include new information. It was originally published on 12/23/18.
