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Home » Recipes » Mexican Breakfast Migas

Mexican Breakfast Migas

Last Updated November 25, 2020. Originally Posted September 5, 2017 By Maggie Unzueta

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These Mexican Breakfast Migas are great for a quick and delicious Sunday brunch.
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You know when you want a big meal, but you just don’t wanna cook? I know that feeling more than I’d like to admit. Maybe it’s the crazy “run here, run there” life that I lead, but, in my humble opinion, making food should not take hours. Unless it’s tamales. That’s a whole other story. That’s when I enlist an army of family members to help me. This Mexican Breakfast Migas fits the fast foodie bill. Easy-to-make, delicious, and on the table in no time flat.

Mexican Breakfast Migas are great way to start the day. Mexican food. Sunday Brunch. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen



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When I was kid, my mom made us these Mexican Breakfast Migas all the time. My mom is quite the cook. I blame her for ruining me for all other Mexican food. Nothing beats my mom’s cooking! She is also the typical Mexican mom who does everything herself – tortillas from scratch, floors were spotless, salsa never came out of a jar, she even ironed our underwear – creased to perfection. No, I’m not kidding!

Mexican Breakfast Migas are great way to start the day. Mexican food. Sunday Brunch. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

If you’ve never had these Mexican Breakfast Migas, basically, they are made up of scrambled eggs and fried tortillas in a large skillet. You start by cutting the tortillas. I normally cut the tortillas for this recipe into little squares. From here, you fry them for a few minutes. Remove from pan and salt the fried tortilla squares.

Mexican Breakfast Migas are great way to start the day. Mexican food. Sunday Brunch. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Meanwhile, get all the other ingredients ready. Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan and add the tomato, onion, garlic. Cook for 2-3 minute, or until the onion is translucent.

Mexican Breakfast Migas are great way to start the day. Mexican food. Sunday Brunch. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Then add the whisked eggs. Immediately add the fried tortillas back to the pan. Turn the heat down low. Fold gently the tortillas as the eggs are cooking. Top with cilantro and green onions. You can also top this dish with queso fresco, avocado, or Mexican crema and serve with refried beans. See why these Mexican Breakfast Migas are great for a quick and delicious Sunday brunch? Hope you and all your amigas enjoy these migas!

Mexican Breakfast Migas are great way to start the day. Mexican food. Sunday Brunch. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Mexican Breakfast Migas

These Mexican Breakfast Migas are great for a quick and delicious Sunday brunch.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 6 corn tortillas cut into squares
  • 1 tomato diced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 8 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ ground oregano
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • Toppings:
  • Cilantro optional
  • Green Onions optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat ¼ cup olive oil.
  • Add corn tortillas and fry until golden. 4 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and place on a paper towel to drain.
  • Salt the tortillas.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan.
  • Add tomato, onion, and garlic.
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add eggs, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Whisk well.
  • Add eggs to the pan.
  • Immediately add fried tortillas.
  • Gently fold the tortillas with the eggs.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes or until eggs are completely cooked.
  • Top with cilantro and green onions.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

 Easy-to-make, delicious, and on the table in no time flat.
Top with cilantro and green onions. You can also top this dish with queso fresco, avocado, or Mexican crema and serve with refried beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 1889mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
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Mexican Breakfast Migas are great way to start the day. Mexican food. Sunday Brunch. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen


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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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Comments

  1. Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze

    September 6, 2017 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    Wait – she ironed your UNDERWEAR? HATS. OFF. Wow. And also – migas! Yummy!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:17 am

      She loves to iron. At least one of us does. LOL!

      Reply
  2. Ariana

    September 6, 2017 at 9:36 am

    Looks so delicious! I’m no cook but this looks simple enough that even I can make it. Thanks for the post!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:17 am

      So easy! I’m sure you’ll love it.

      Reply
  3. Pam

    September 6, 2017 at 10:52 am

    This looks like a hearty and awesome breakfast. And, what a rockstar you had for a mom!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Yeah, she’s pretty amazing. Thank you.

      Reply
  4. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    September 6, 2017 at 11:03 am

    I’ve been wanting to try these for so long. We need to mix up our breakfast game here for the new school year. So many great flavors!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:15 am

      This is a great way to mix it up. Hope you like it!

      Reply
  5. Denay DeGuzman

    September 6, 2017 at 11:04 am

    5 stars
    How delicious! I love your photos and instructions, and how easy it is to make these Mexican Breakfast Migas from scratch. Nothing says yum better than a home-cooked meal.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:14 am

      I totally agree. Home cooking is the best!

      Reply
  6. prasanna hede

    September 6, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe. I make similar version often.My kids would love this.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:14 am

      I’m sure of it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Amy @ The Cook Report

    September 6, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like the perfect breakfast!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:14 am

      It is! Easy and delicious. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Valentina

    September 6, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    I have one of those “run here, run there” lives, and this is indeed a perfect fit for that. And oh my gosh, YUM!!!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:09 am

      This is a such a great, EASY recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife

    September 6, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    I bet the green onions taste amazing in this! Such a fun way to mix up breakfast a bit!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:08 am

      Yes! I’m all about big breakfasts on the weekend.

      Reply
  10. Magaly

    September 6, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    Yum. Fresh and easy, what else could you ask for? Love the underwear ironing too! Ahh childhood…:)

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:08 am

      LOL. She loves to iron 🙂

      Reply
  11. Michael @ Super Millennial

    September 6, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    This looks so delicious I can’t wait to make it this weekend!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:07 am

      You are going to lick your plate! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lauren

    September 7, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    Solid recipe. My husband often adds Chorizo

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Your husband knows what’s up. I gotta add chorizo!

      Reply
  13. vicki

    September 9, 2017 at 5:19 am

    This looks like my kind of breakfast! Can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      September 9, 2017 at 11:03 am

      You’re going to love it!

      Reply
  14. Krysti R.

    October 20, 2019 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    Fellow San Diegan here. Your recipes have my suegra (de guadalajara) finally approving of my cooking 😂 Just made the migas this morning. Didn’t have a fresh tomato so i subbed it out for half a can of rotel tomatoes with diced chiles. It was amazing. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful recipes!!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      October 20, 2019 at 10:01 am

      I might turn into your suegra one day. lol. 🙂
      Rotel tomatoes are a good substitute. Sounds like it turned out yummy. Happy cooking!

      Reply

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