This migas recipe is a traditional Mexican-style breakfast with crispy tortilla chips tossed in a zesty green chile salsa. Made with eggs, it’s a simple and delicious one-skillet meal.
Tortilla Strips with Eggs in Green Chili Sauce Recipe
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Yield:
4 servings
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Total Time:
35 mins
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Prep Time:
10 mins
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Cook Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas
- 2 cups Mazola® Corn Oil
- 3 cups chile verde salsa
- 2 teaspoons Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1 small white onion, cut into thin strips
- 3 eggs plus egg whites
- 1/4 cup cotija OR queso fresco OR feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Red onion rings for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1) Cut tortillas into 2 x 1/2-inch strips.
- Step 2) Pour 2 cups oil into deep heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2-inch; heat over medium heat.
- Step 3) Fry tortilla strips, a few at a time, turning until light brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 4) Heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium in a 10-inch skillet. Add onion; cook, stirring, until tender.
- Step 5) Combine eggs and egg whites in a small bowl, mix lightly (do not beat). Pour eggs into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until eggs are slightly mounded and moist.
- Step 6) Add salsa and fried tortilla strips; stir JUST to coat. Top with cheese. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- Step 7) Serve immediately from skillet. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro and onions.
