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Ree Drummond Migas

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A Tex-Mex breakfast classic made with crispy corn tortillas, eggs, sautéed veggies, cheese, and herbs. Quick, satisfying, and packed with flavor.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
25 mins
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

4 corn tortillas 1 jalapeño, deseeded & finely diced 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 12 large eggs 1 cup Cotija cheese (or cheddar/Jack) 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup half-and-half Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs with half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in skillet and fry tortillas until crisp. Drain and chop.
  3. Melt butter and olive oil in large skillet. Add onion and peppers, sauté 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add jalapeños and tomatoes. Stir.
  5. Add tortilla pieces and mix gently.
  6. Lower heat. Pour in egg mixture and stir gently to fold.
  7. Add cheese and cilantro. Mix lightly and serve.

Notes

For extra spice, keep jalapeño seeds in. You can prep the veggies and tortillas ahead for quick cooking in the morning.

Nutrition

Calories
390
Fat
28g
Saturated fat
11g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
380mg
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
18g
Fiber
3g