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Are you familiar with migas?<\/strong> If not, let me introduce you! Migas (pronounced mee-guhz) are cheesy scrambled eggs<\/a> tossed with crumbled tortilla chips, which lend delicious salty-crunchy-corn notes. You’ll typically find sautéed onions and peppers or tomatoes folded in as well, plus your choice of toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Migas are served in Mexican under various names, but this recipe is modeled after the Tex-Mex migas served in Austin, Texas. It’s a wonderfully satisfying and flavorful meal to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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I fell in love with migas during a month-long stay in Austin, Texas ten years ago.<\/strong> Ali<\/a> and I sampled migas all over town, and of course, some migas are better than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I visited Austin again with my family over spring break, and came home ready to revisit my old migas recipe. This simplified and improved recipe makes the best migas ever,<\/em><\/strong> in my opinion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Migas Origins <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Migas in Spanish literally translates to “crumbs,” and there is a traditional Spanish dish made with eggs and bread crumbs called migas. For this recipe with Mexican origins, we’re talking about tortilla chip crumbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Migas remind me somewhat of chilaquiles<\/a>, which is a different Mexican dish featuring saucy tortilla chips, often served with fried eggs on top. By contrast, migas are predominantly scrambled eggs with some tortilla chips mixed in, plus optional sauces on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Migas Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find the full recipe below. Here are my notes from my recipe testing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all tortilla chips are created equal. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many recipes call for frying your own tortilla chips, but you can use quality store-bought chips with great results. Siete’s Maiz chips are fantastic in this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheddar is better than Monterey Jack. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cheddar melts nicely like Jack does, but offers a more sharp and distinctive flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veggies matter.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the best flavor, I recommend a combination of red bell pepper, red onion and jalapeño. I also tried this recipe with poblano pepper, but red bell pepper is prettier and lets the tortilla chip’s corn flavor shine through better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can skip the jalapeño if you prefer a mild dish or don’t feel like chopping a small pepper, which can be tedious (you could always add a dash of hot sauce at the end to make up for it). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Migas are best served right away. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reheated leftovers are good but the chips lose their precious crispness along the way. You could always top leftovers with a light sprinkle of freshly crushed tortilla chip to make up for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top as desired.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keep it simple or go wild! I highly recommend a dollop of sour cream and squeeze of fresh lime juice. You can also try a spoonful of salsa or a couple dashes of hot sauce, sliced avocado or guacamole, and chopped fresh cilantro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch How to Make Migas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to Serve Migas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These migas offer protein, vegetables and carbs in one bowl, so you could consider it a meal of its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also make migas tacos<\/strong> with this recipe—simply warm up small corn or flour tortillas, fill them with the migas mixture, then add a couple of toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for migas accompaniments, consider these options for a full spread: <\/p>\n\n\n\n