Description
Mexican Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortillas is a delicious and vibrant breakfast dish featuring lightly fried corn tortillas combined with sautéed peppers, onions, tomatoes, scrambled eggs, and melted pepperjack cheese. This flavorful recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and a mild to medium heat, customizable with jalapenos and hot sauce, making it a satisfying and easy-to-make morning meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips or squares
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion (white or yellow), diced
- 4-5 eggs, lightly scrambled
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded pepperjack or Monterrey Jack cheese
For Serving
- Spicy chili flakes
- Extra sliced peppers
- Avocado
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Fry the tortillas: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and add the corn tortilla strips. Fry them lightly in the hot oil until they become crispy, flipping occasionally for even crisping, about 4-5 minutes. Remove them from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with a little salt while still hot.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same hot pan, add the diced jalapeno, red bell pepper, and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and their flavors meld together.
- Add the tomato and eggs: Stir in the diced tomato, then pour in the lightly scrambled eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally to combine all ingredients and allow the eggs to cook gently.
- Cook the eggs: Continue cooking and stirring the eggs until they just begin to set, about 2-3 minutes. The eggs should be moist and slightly fluffy but fully cooked through.
- Combine and finish: Remove the pan from heat. Gently fold in the reserved crispy tortillas and the shredded pepperjack cheese to allow the cheese to begin melting.
- Serve and garnish: Top the dish with spicy chili flakes, extra sliced peppers, slices of avocado, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Heat Factor: Mild to medium heat. Increase spiciness by adding more jalapenos and using hot sauce. To reduce heat, core the jalapenos before cooking or substitute with bell peppers.
- Bigger Meal Variation: Add spicy Mexican chorizo, crumbled sausage, ground chicken, or refried beans to make this a heartier meal.
- Add Salsa: Enhance with a few spoonfuls of Salsa Roja or Salsa Verde for an added flavor boost.
- Tortilla Chips Alternative: Use crispy tortilla chips instead of frying your own tortillas for a quicker version.
