Migas (Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortilla Strips)

Liven up your breakfast or brunch with migas! Corn tortillas are fried along with onions and peppers and mixed with eggs for a filling meal. Top with cotija cheese, avocado and salsa for an extra kick.

Ingredients: (Serves 3)

• 2 T butter

• 1 T olive oil

• 1/2 onion, red or white, peeled and chopped

• 1/2 red pepper, seeded and chopped

• 3 corn tortillas, cut in strips

• 6 eggs, beaten

• Spices: Salt, Pepper, Cumin, Chili Powder to taste

• Toppings: Sliced avocado, cotija cheese crumbles, cilantro, salsa

Directions:

1. Heat butter and oil in a medium frying pan. Add onions and peppers and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft

2. Add corn tortilla strips, ensuring there is enough oil remaining to crisp them and sauté for 5 additional minutes

3. Pour in the egg mixture, adding spices as desired, cook until eggs are set, but slightly runny.

4. Serve hot with desired toppings

Variations: Add a chopped jalapeno pepper when sautéing onion and pepper, and top with shredded pepper jack cheese when eggs are cooking. Or fry tortillas separately for extra crunch.