Tex Mex Migas
A flavorful Tex Mex breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs tossed with crunchy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfectly satisfying and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 large eggs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups (3 ounces) tortilla chips (lightly crushed)
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo (drained)
- 2 scallions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (3 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Handful fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 avocado (peeled and sliced)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper until fully combined.
- Stir in the crushed tortilla chips, pico de gallo, and sliced scallions.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until foamy.
- Add the egg mixture to the skillet, stirring gently with a spatula.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, then add the Monterey Jack cheese.
- Continue cooking for about 4 more minutes until the cheese is melted and the eggs are set.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with cotija cheese, cilantro, and sliced avocado.
- Serve immediately with hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Drain pico de gallo well to prevent soggy eggs.
- Use stale tortilla chips for better texture.
- Swap Monterey Jack with cheddar or pepper jack for a flavor twist.
- Serve immediately to maintain the ideal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg
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