Migas recipe with fried corn tortillas and eggs

Here’s a classic Tex-Mex style Migas recipe made with crispy fried corn tortillas, eggs, and flavorful add-ins — perfect for breakfast or brunch!

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🌮 Migas with Fried Corn Tortillas and Eggs

🥚 Ingredients:

• 6 corn tortillas, cut into small strips or squares

• 4 large eggs

• 1/4 cup milk (optional, for fluffier eggs)

• 1/2 small onion, diced

• 1 small tomato, diced

• 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional, for heat)

• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

• 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: chopped cilantro, avocado, salsa, or hot sauce for topping

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Fry the Tortillas

   • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

   • Add tortilla strips and fry until golden and crispy (about 3–5 minutes).

   • Remove and set on a paper towel to drain. Leave a bit of oil in the pan.

2. Sauté Veggies

   • In the same pan, sauté onion and jalapeño until softened (2–3 minutes).

   • Add diced tomato and cook for another minute.

3. Add Eggs

   • Beat eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.

   • Pour eggs into the pan and scramble gently with the veggies.

4. Combine Everything

   • When eggs are nearly set, stir in the crispy tortilla strips.

   • Add shredded cheese and cook until just melted and combined.

5. Serve

   • Garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, or a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa.