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migas

Recipe by
cyndy ladas
Plano, TX

This is a traditional Southwest breakfast I got from the owner/cook of what in yesteryear would have been called a 'greasy spoon',but it is yummy and only one of two ways I'll eat eggs. Enjoy and let me know what you think.

yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For migas

  • 8
    beaten eggs
  • 1 lb
    chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium)
  • 1-2
    medium chopped onion
  • 2-3
    chopped jalapenos
  • 3-4
    seeded and diced roma tomatoes
  • 4-6
    corn tortillas cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • 6-8
    flour tortillas
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3-4 c
    mexican blend shredded cheese

How To Make migas

  • 1
    chop the onions, and jalapenos. chop and seed the tomatoes. set aside.
  • 2
    cut the corn tortillas into 1/4 inch strips, and fry them in the olive oil to crispy and drain on a paper towel
  • 3
    cook the chorizo. add the onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos. scramble the eggs in a bowl and add them to the chorizo. stir in the tortilla strips and a cup of cheese.
  • 4
    warm the flour tortillas in the microwave. place 1/3 cup of the mixture on the tortilla, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and roll up. serve with salsa or pico de gallo and enjoy
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