Tex-Mex Scramble with Tortilla Chips

Inspired by the Tex-Mex dish called migas, this ridiculously easy breakfast (or breakfast-for-dinner) dish can be on the table in less than 15 minutes.

Tex-Mex Scramble with Tortilla Chips
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • 1 cup broken corn tortilla chips (about 1 ounce)

  • ½ cup thick-and-chunky-style salsa

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add egg mixture and cook, without stirring, until mixture begins to set around edges and on bottom.

  2. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, gently folding with a spatula, until egg mixture is nearly set. Stir in chips and salsa. Cook and gently stir 1 minute more or until eggs are set but still glossy and moist. Top with cheese and cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267 Calories
18g Fat
8g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 387mg 129%
Sodium 561mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 4mg 22%
Calcium 179mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 176mg 4%
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