A perfect, steamy plate of tender eggs, pan-fried tortillas, and smoky salsa, this Migas Con Huevo recipe is certain to make its way into your regular breakfast rotations.
Ingredients
Guajillo Salsa
1poundtomatoes*
1white onion, divided
2clovesgarlic
2-3guajilllo chiles, rehydrated and de-stemmed**
1lime, juiced
2 teaspoonsDiamond Crystal kosher salt
Migas
12corn tortillas
6large eggs
Diamond Crystal kosher salt
3tablespoonscanola oil
3/4cupguajillo salsa
diced white onion, queso fresco, sour cream, cilantro, and extra guajillo salsa for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Guajillo Salsa
Slice the white onion in half from pole to pole and remove outermost layer of skin. Slice one half into four wedges, cutting it from pole to pole, and dice the other half. Set the diced half aside; this will be used for serving the migas.
Heat a large cast iron pan over high heat, then add the whole tomatoes, peeled garlic cloves, and onion wedges. Char the vegetables, rotating as needed, until each side is blistered and blackened. Transfer to a food processor, adding the rehydrated and de-stemmed guajillo chiles, juice of the lime, and salt. Pulse until smooth, then set aside.
Make the Migas
Tear the corn tortillas into pieces (about 1-inch in size) and set aside. Use a whisk to beat the eggs and two pinches of salt until smooth and homogenous and set these aside as well. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the canola oil and heat until rippling. Add the torn corn tortillas, tossing to coat each piece in the hot oil. Fry until golden and developing color, or about the halfway point to becoming crispy.
Add the beaten eggs to the pan. Allow the bottom of the eggs to barely set as they cling to the torn tortillas, then slide your spatula in a forward motion to release it and allow the runny parts of the egg to fill their place. Do this until the eggs are about halfway cooked—about 20-30 seconds. They should still be quite runny. Add 3/4 cup of salsa and continue to scramble until the eggs are soft but cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and divide between 4 plates.
Top each plate of migas con huevos with diced onion, sprigs of cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, crumbled queso fresco, and more of the guajillo salsa. Serve and eat immediately.
Notes
*When choosing tomatoes for this salsa, find the ripest ones possible given the season. Campari tomatoes are a good choice for winter months, seeing as they tend to be smaller and have a higher sugar content. You can also use peak-season Roma tomatoes, but we'd recommend avoiding them if they're pale in color.**We highly recommend guajillo chiles for this salsa, and they are worth seeking out/keeping on hand for their smoky heat. To rehydrate them, simply bring water in a small pot to a boil over high heat, add the chiles, cover, remove the pot from the heat, and allow to sit for about 15 minutes. If you can't find them, you can substitute dried ancho chilies or opt for fresh poblanos. If using poblanos, only use 2 and char them alongside the tomatoes, onion, and garlic in step 2.Â