Migas (Tex Mex Egg Scramble)

Name: Migas (Tex Mex Egg Scramble)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 4 Egg, beaten; 4 Corn tortilla, cut into strips; 50 g Cheese, grated; 1 Tomato, diced; 1 Jalapeno, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ⅓ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground

Migas (Tex Mex Egg Scramble) · ready in 18 min · 2 servings · 426 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Migas turns yesterday corn tortillas into crisp ribbons folded through soft eggs, tomato, jalapeno, and melting cheese for a lively breakfast skillet.

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 18 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 426
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian Gluten-free

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

4Egg, beaten
4Corn tortilla, cut into strips
50 gCheese, grated
1Tomato, diced
1Jalapeno, finely chopped
1 tbspOlive oil
⅓ tspSalt
¼ tspBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, mixing bowl, chef knife, cutting board, measuring spoon, grater, skillet, spatula, plate, fork

Instructions

Gather Ingredients
Gather the eggs, tortillas, cheese, tomato, jalapeno, oil, salt, pepper, a bowl, knife, board, skillet, spatula, and plate. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are within easy reach.
Prepare Tortilla
Cut the tortillas into short strips, dice the tomato, finely chop the jalapeno, and grate the cheese before heating the pan. · 4 min
What to look for: Tortilla strips are even and vegetables are small.
Beat Eggs
Beat the eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl until the whites and yolks are fully blended and lightly foamy. · 2 min
What to look for: Egg mixture looks uniform with no clear streaks.
Crisp Tortilla
Heat olive oil in the skillet, add tortilla strips, and fry while stirring until the edges turn crisp and lightly golden. · 4 min
What to look for: Tortilla strips are golden at the edges and still flexible in the center.
Soften Vegetables
Add tomato and jalapeno to the skillet, then cook briefly until the tomato releases juice and the jalapeno smells fresh and bright. · 2 min
What to look for: Tomato begins to soften but still holds some shape.
Scramble Eggs
Pour in the beaten eggs, lower the heat slightly, and fold slowly so tender curds form around the tortilla strips. · 3 min
What to look for: Eggs are mostly set with a glossy surface.
Melt Cheese
Sprinkle cheese over the softly set eggs, reduce the heat to low, and fold once until the cheese melts into creamy streaks. · 2 min
What to look for: Cheese is melted and the eggs remain moist.
Serve Hot
Serve the migas immediately on warm plates while the tortilla strips still have crunch and the cheese is soft. · 1 min
What to look for: Portions look creamy, colorful, and lightly crisp.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	426
Protein	22 g
Carbohydrates	26 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	26 g
of which saturated	8 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	713 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended
Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat until hot, adding a splash of water only if the eggs seem dry.

Ingredient substitutions

Jalapeno

Black pepper: Use extra black pepper for heat if jalapeno is unavailable.

Olive oil

Butter: Use the same weight for a richer skillet flavor.

Salt

Black pepper: Use less salt and a little more pepper for a lower sodium version.

Black pepper

Jalapeno: Use finely chopped jalapeno for fresh heat instead of peppery heat.