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If you can scramble eggs and add a couple of other ingredients to your tortilla, you can make these migas tacos for breakfast or any night of the week!
What Are Migas Tacos?
Migas is the Spanish word for crumbs, and migas tacos are tacos made with scrambled eggs with crumbled-up tortilla chips. If it sounds a little odd, trust me when I tell you that you need this recipe in your taco rotation. That’s why I included it in The Taco Tuesday Cookbook!
These breakfast tacos are a staple in my house on Saturday mornings and weeknights when we enjoy breakfast for dinner and still crave some Taco Tuesday vibes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Nothing but simple ingredients are required to make the best-tasting breakfast tacos! This glorious filling is made with pico de gallo (or salsa), eggs, and crushed tortilla chips for a perfect soft-crunchy balance. Add a little cheese, your favorite toppings, and that’s all!
How to Make Migas Tacos for Breakfast
This is one taco night recipe that comes together in a flash! Here’s an overview of the recipe with a video for your enjoyment.
- Scramble the eggs
In a large skillet, cook the pico de gallo over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and cook until scrambled. - Crush the chips
Toss the chips right into the skillet with the cheese. Give everything a good stir and remove from heat. - Bon appetite
Warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave and top each with the egg mixture, more cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Take a bite and bon appetite!
Here is how to make these migas tacos step-by-step.
What to Put On Migas Tacos
Traditionally, migas tacos are served with cheese, a little sour cream, and pico de gallo. Want to load it up some more? Add sliced avocado and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to finish it all off.
You can always swap the pico de gallo for fresh salsa and the sliced avocado for my easy guacamole or spicy guacamole.
How Many Calories are in a Migas Taco?
Making breakfast tacos at home is always the best and the healthiest option when you want to eat tacos for breakfast. Each migas tacos have 180 calories and 9g of protein.
Pair them with an incredible skinny margarita for best results.
More Breakfast Taco Inspiration
Can’t get enough tacos for breakfast? A few of my other favorites are Pancake tacos, Steak & Egg Tacos, or Huevos Rancheros.
This classic Tex-Mex breakfast is found on page 52 of my Taco Tuesday Cookbook, full of taco dishes to enjoy each week.
Easy Migas Breakfast Tacos
Watch how it’s made:
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, or spray
- ½ cup Pico de Gallo
- 8 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup tortilla chips, roughly crushed
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for serving
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pico de gallo and cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened. Pour the eggs into the skillet and cook. Add the tortilla chips and shredded cheese, toss to combine, and remove from the heat.
- Divide the cooked egg mixture over the corn tortillas, sprinkle with additional cheese, and top with avocado slices and cilantro.
Andrea says
I’ve never had anything like this before. I love the flavors and how easy it is to make. This is perfect for a nice breakfast or brunch.
Beth says
This is how you start the day. We had them this morning, and we absolutely loved them.
Kelley says
These tacos were so good and came together so fast!!
Ned says
These Migas Tacos are a breakfast dream! The mix of crispy tortilla strips, eggs, and fresh toppings creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. A must-try for any taco lover.
Holley says
I love these tacos! I eat them anytime of the day. Absolutely delicious!
Jenna Marie says
These migas tacos were easy to make and delicious!