Description
There are two different dishes called migas in Mexican cuisine: One is a soup made with chiles and beef bones, and the other is a breakfast dish made with fried pieces of tortilla and scrambled eggs. If you were
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 medium corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1/4 cup diced white onion
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 100 grams (about 1 cup) shredded Oaxaca cheese, or mozzarella
- 1 medium avocado, sliced, for optional garnish
- 2 tablespoons grated cotija cheese, for optional garnish
- Salsa, for serving, optional
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. In a medium bowl, add the eggs and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium nonstick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add tortillas and fry, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Add onions and the bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, stirring to combine the ingredients. Continue to cook, stirring often, until eggs are cooked until just set.
- Top evenly with the Oaxaca cheese, transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with avocado, cotija cheese, and salsa, if using.
