By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 14, 2016
CHEESY MIGAS are a family favorite breakfast recipe for Christmas morning! This Tex-Mex migas recipe is made up of scrambled eggs, lots of cheese, veggies, tortilla chips, and so much more. It’s an easy skillet breakfast the entire family will love!
Easy Migas Recipe
Migas are the perfect skillet breakfast recipe to serve on Christmas, or any time really. This cheesy migas recipe is loaded with all of the best ingredients in true Tex-Mex fashion!
CHEESY MIGAS have long been one of my very favorite breakfast recipes. It’s Tex-Mex comfort food for breakfast, and what could be better than that! My Great Aunt Lily had these perfected.
She served it to us with her famous Aunt Lily’s Orange Juice (almost like a morning orange julius !), and I still remember how good it tasted even though I was a child. My mom picked up where Lily left off and made sure to make this Migas recipe for us more often than not.
We are a lucky family because my mom’s cooking is second to none. These Cheesy Migas are always on the list for Christmas morning, and I know if you make it for your family they will love it just as much as we do!
You guys also know I love a one pot skillet recipe, so these are kicked up even another notch because there is only one pan to clean. Thank you Christmas morning ! No one wants to wait to open presents while you scrub dishes. Make one pan recipes for the holidays. Bottom line.
This Cheesy Migas recipe is loaded with all of the best Tex-Mex ingredients.
What are Migas?
Migas are basically scrambled eggs on crack…in the best way possible. It’s a traditional Mexican breakfast dish that mostly consists of fried tortilla strips mixed with eggs.
This Tex-Mex version is loaded with veggies, ham, lots of CHEESE, tortilla chips , and so much more. Did I mention cheese? I added both shredded cheese and creamy velveeta to make this recipe absolutely to die for .
What’s in Migas?
- Tortillas (or Tortilla Chips)
- Scrambled Eggs
- Peppers
- Onions
- Jalapenos
- Tomatoes
- Ham
- Cilantro
- Cheese, Cheese, Cheese
How to Make Migas
This one pan skillet breakfast is such an easy thing to throw together in the mornings. It’s filled with tons of delicious ingredients, but it’s so simple to make.
It’s the perfect thing to serve for Christmas breakfast, because you can make it quick, everyone will love it, and then you can move on to the other fun activities (opening gifts) of the day.
How to Make Migas:
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add green peppers, red peppers, jalapenos, and onions. Saute until onions are translucent.
- Switch heat to low, then add eggs, milk, and black pepper. Stir until eggs start to set.
- Add ham, tomatoes, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips.
- Stir until eggs are almost set and then remove from heat.
- Add shredded cheese, Velveeta, and Cojita cheese, and stir until the cheese melts.
To serve, scoop the eggs onto a plate and sprinkle with more cheese and crushed tortilla chips. We also like to top them with sour cream and more cilantro.
Feel free to add in your other favorite things, like maybe salsa, pico de gallo , avocado. Migas are great when served with black beans, or you could even serve them with refried beans .
If this isn’t the most perfect breakfast I just don’t know what is! Eggs, cheese, all my favorite ingredients, cooked and served in one skillet. It’s simple, it’s delicious, and it’s sure to please the whole family. Cheesy Migas for the win!
See the recipe card below for details on how to make this Cheesy Migas recipe. Enjoy!
If you like this recipe, try these other favorite EASY breakfast recipes :
- One Pan Sausage Biscuit Gravy Cobbler
- Apple Pie Overnight French Toast Casserole
- Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
- Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza Recipe
- Cheesy Baked Breakfast Sliders
- Oven Baked Steak and Egg Breakfast Tacos
- One Pan BLT Skillet Frittata
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
- ▢ 1- tablespoon canola oil
- ▢ ½ green pepper diced
- ▢ ½ red sweet pepper diced
- ▢ 1 sweet yellow onion minced
- ▢ 1- jalapeno seeds & white membranes removed, minced
- ▢ 8 eggs slightly beaten
- ▢ ¼ cup milk or cream
- ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ▢ 3-4 slices good ham thin-sliced and cut into strips
- ▢ 1- cup quartered sweet cherry tomatoes
- ▢ ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, divided into two 2 tablespoon portions
- ▢ 2 cups slightly crushed Tostitos or white corn chips divided into ¾ cup and 1¼ cup portions
- ▢ 2 ounces Velveeta cubed
- ▢ 1½ cup Mexican cheese blend shredded, divided into 1 cup and ½ cup portions
- ▢ ½ cup Cojita Cheese crumbled, divided into two ¼ cup portions
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add diced green pepper, red pepper, onion and jalapeno. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
- Turn heat to low and add eggs, milk and black pepper then stir until eggs start to set.
- Add ham, tomatoes, cilantro and ¾ cup crushed Tostitos and continue to stir until eggs are almost set.
- Remove from heat.
- Add Velveeta, shredded cheese and ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese and stir until cheese melts.
- The eggs should be perfect as this point, but if you want firmer eggs, let them sit for a few minutes, then stir.
To Serve:
- Scoop a portion of eggs onto a serving plate, then sprinkle the eggs with extra crushed chips, shredded cheese and extra Cotija cheese.
- Sprinkle with a touch of chopped cilantro and serve.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Cheesy Migas Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1- tablespoon canola oil
- ½ green pepper diced
- ½ red sweet pepper diced
- 1 sweet yellow onion minced
- 1- jalapeno seeds & white membranes removed, minced
- 8 eggs slightly beaten
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3-4 slices good ham thin-sliced and cut into strips
- 1- cup quartered sweet cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, divided into two 2 tablespoon portions
- 2 cups slightly crushed Tostitos or white corn chips divided into ¾ cup and 1¼ cup portions
- 2 ounces Velveeta cubed
- 1½ cup Mexican cheese blend shredded, divided into 1 cup and ½ cup portions
- ½ cup Cojita Cheese crumbled, divided into two ¼ cup portions
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add diced green pepper, red pepper, onion and jalapeno. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
- Turn heat to low and add eggs, milk and black pepper then stir until eggs start to set.
- Add ham, tomatoes, cilantro and ¾ cup crushed Tostitos and continue to stir until eggs are almost set.
- Remove from heat.
- Add Velveeta, shredded cheese and ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese and stir until cheese melts.
- The eggs should be perfect as this point, but if you want firmer eggs, let them sit for a few minutes, then stir.
To Serve:
- Scoop a portion of eggs onto a serving plate, then sprinkle the eggs with extra crushed chips, shredded cheese and extra Cotija cheese.
- Sprinkle with a touch of chopped cilantro and serve.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
