Tex Mex Migas Recipe

In our search for flavorful and simple meals, we’ve stumbled upon a killer brunch recipe that I know we’ll be making for years–and probably for weeknight dinners too. It’s quick and it uses items we almost always have on hand: eggs, tortillas, salsa, and feta cheese (or queso fresco). It’s also a one-skillet meal, so the kitchen doesn’t end up a complete mess. Really, it couldn’t have more going for it — unless you’re not a Mexican food junkie like we are! Keep reading for our Tex Mex migas recipe.

What are migas?

A migas recipe is traditionally a Spanish dish to use up old bread: make it into crumbs and fry it in olive oil, with a bit of chorizo sausage. I knew this dish from studying abroad in Madrid, but hadn’t had a Tex Mex migas recipe until recently. Tex Mex migas uses old tortillas or tortilla chips instead of bread; they’re mixed with eggs and veggies into a delightful scramble. Another name for this type of migas recipe is migas con huevo (crumbs with eggs). We almost always have old corn tortillas on hand, so for us this is a perfect clean-out-the-refrigerator weeknight meal! You can eat migas for breakfast, or as a quick dinner recipe (we’re always in for brinner!).

How to make this Tex Mex migas recipe

Our Tex Mex migas recipe is very easy to put together. First, slice the tortillas into small pieces and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes. At the same time, scramble up your eggs, and slice up some green onions and garlic. If you have one on hand, a jalapeño pepper adds great flavor. If you don’t (we don’t always have them around), you can omit it! Quickly saute the veggies, then add the eggs and scramble. By this point, your tortillas should be crispy and ready to throw into the eggs. Add them in, give it a quick stir, and voila! You’ve got a Tex Mex migas recipe. For toppings, you can do whatever you like! Here we’ve used minced red onion, the green onion tops, feta cheese crumbles, and hot sauce. You can also add dollops of salsa or sour cream to your Tex Mex migas recipe. And for a filling meal, serve alongside chopped avocado or our Supremely Simple Refried Black Beans.

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Looking for fast and easy dinner recipes?

Outside of this Tex Mex Migas recipe (migas con huevo), here are a few of our favorite easy recipes for weeknight dinners:

Mushroom and Brie QuesadillasColeslaw & Swiss Melt SandwichSimple Black Beans and EggsEasy Vegetable Fried RiceEasy Pita PizzasThai Curry Pizza with Naan BreadAvocado Black Bean Vegetarian Quesadilla12 Quick Dinner Recipes All Easy Dinner Ideas!