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    Fast and Easy Breakfast Huevos con Tortilla

    Published: Nov 10, 2018 · Modified: Jul 3, 2022 by Gemma · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Fast and Easy Breakfast Huevos con Tortilla is a great breakfast meal for kids, or enjoy it yourself topped with some sour cream and spicy salsa.

    Easy and fast breakfast huevos con tortilla #mexicanbreakfast #easybreakfast #huevoscontortilla

    Fast and Easy Breakfast Huevos con Tortilla

    Today I am sharing with you a ridiculously easy breakfast that just happens to be my kids' all-time favorite dish to eat in the mornings.

    Funny enough, this too was my favorite breakfast when I was growing up. Most mornings when my mom would ask me what I wanted for breakfast I would answer, "huevo con pedacitos de tortilla." This literally means an egg with pieces of tortilla.

    Yes, that is all this fast and easy breakfast huevos con tortilla is - an egg scrambled with fried pieces of corn tortilla. It is so simple, but the crunchy, fried tortillas add such a great bite and flavor to the eggs that you would think more goes into it.

    I have heard some people refer to this dish as migas con huevo. Migas means crumbs in Spanish, and refers to the tearing of the tortilla into small pieces. But in my house it was, and still is, "huevos con tortilla."

    The best part of this dish is that it is a great breakfast for kids. They love the taste, it is fast to make, and satisfies my kids' tummies. There are so many mornings when I hear the small, precious voices of my kids asking for "huevos con tortilla."

    My son enjoying huevos con tortilla #breakfastforkids #easybreakfast

    Even though this is a great breakfast for kids, I do still make this for myself and my husband quite a bit. I think the dish is even better to eat now as an adult because I can top it off with some sour cream or fresh salsa. And fried tortillas with sour cream and salsa are just amazing!

    https://youtu.be/Gzta0ALPFmE 

    How to Make Fast and Easy Breakfast

    Huevos con Tortilla

    To begin, cut or tear two corn tortillas into ½-inch to 1-inch squares.

    Add two tablespoons of oil to a medium pan and turn heat to medium. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add in the tortillas.

    Fry the tortillas, mixing frequently, to allow them to cook evenly.

    Frying tortillas #huevocontortillas #easybreakfast

    In the meantime, beat two eggs and season with salt.

    When the tortillas begin to crisp up and turn a nice light golden color, add in the beaten eggs.

    Frying tortillas with eggs #huevocontortillas #easybreakfast

    Scramble the eggs with the tortillas and make sure all the tortillas are coated with egg.

    Cook until the eggs are set and fully cooked. Serve immediately.

    This is the amount I make for both my kids to share or just one serving when I eat this for breakfast.

    My kids like to eat the huevos con tortilla just like this. As I mentioned before, my husband and I like to add fresh salsa on top and sometimes a dollop of sour cream. This also goes great with a side of refried beans.

    My son enjoying huevos con tortilla #breakfastforkids #easybreakfast

    There you have it a fast and easy breakfast huevos con tortilla. I told you this was ridiculously easy.

    Easy an fast breakfast huevos con tortilla #mexicanbreakfast #easybreakfast #huevoscontortilla

    I hope you give it a try and enjoy.

    Check out these other breakfast dishes:

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    Recipe

    Easy and fast breakfast huevos con tortilla #mexicanbreakfast #easybreakfast #huevoscontortilla

    Huevos con Tortilla (Mexican Eggs with Tortillas)

    by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
    Fast and Easy Breakfast Huevos con Tortilla is a great breakfast meal for kids, or enjoy it yourself topped with some sour cream and spicy salsa.
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    Servings 1 adult or 2 small children

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 eggs
    • 2 corn tortillas
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cut or tear two corn tortillas into 1-inch squares.
    • Add two tablespoons of oil to a medium pan and turn heat to medium. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add in the tortillas.
    • Fry the tortillas, mixing frequently, to allow the pieces to cook evenly.
    • In the meantime, beat two eggs and season with salt.
    • When the tortillas are a nice light golden color, add in the beaten eggs.
    • Scramble the eggs with the tortillas and make sure all the tortillas are coated with egg.
    • Cook until the eggs are set and fully cooked. Serve immediately.
    • You can eat this dish by itself or top with salsa, sour cream or with a side of refried beans.
    Did you try this recipe?Leave me a comment and star rating below or mention @everydaylatina on Instagram!

     

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    About Gemma

    Gemma is the recipe developer, writer and food photographer behind Everyday Latina. Gemma was born in Mexico, but has spent the majority of her life in the United States. She has been sharing recipes since 2018 with an emphasis on her parents' traditional Mexican cuisine and a focus on clean, healthy ingredients. Her goal is to build a community of people who appreciate family, food and culture and, who like her, want to live a healthy, happy everyday life.

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    Comments

    1. helan

      August 12, 2021 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        February 23, 2022 at 8:23 pm

        That’s so wonderful! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Luis

      December 04, 2020 at 6:10 am

      5 stars
      I have been eating this dish since childhood. Delicious. My parents would make different variations of it like Migas ala Mexicana which they would add sliced tomatoes and onions. But I would always love the simple one just tortillas and eggs .

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        December 14, 2020 at 10:19 pm

        I have been eating since childhood too. Always a favorite!

        Reply
    3. Laura

      September 22, 2020 at 7:40 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! Thanks for an easy recipe. We are studying Mexico and had it our first morning "in Mexico."

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        October 25, 2020 at 12:43 am

        That's so wonderful! Such an easy but classic recipe.

        Reply
    4. RossC

      September 29, 2019 at 11:07 am

      What a great, simple recipe and suggested supplements..
      This recipe makes just enough for we two old folks, who eat no more than 2 small children.. ;o)

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        October 07, 2019 at 12:57 pm

        That's so wonderful! I am so happy you enjoyed it and it was enough for you two.

        Reply
    5. Amy

      December 07, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      Tried it. Loved it! And, it’s a staple for me and my son for an easy, quick and delicious breakfast. Even my husband, who hates eggs, said he liked the taste.

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        December 08, 2018 at 9:37 pm

        Hooray! And I get a win with your husband, that's great! You're going to have to make sure and have corn tortillas in your fridge all the time now.

        Reply
    6. sityl.ru

      November 22, 2018 at 11:11 am

      Wow.

      Reply
    7. Heather Nicole Gilbert

      November 12, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      I have been ordering this forever not really knowing what it was hahaha

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 13, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        Now you can make it yourself!

        Reply
    8. Eco Friendly Mama

      November 12, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Wow I love how simple and kid-friendly this recipe is! It would make a fun mommy and me cooking activity, since little fingers love to tear things into bits! Also reminds me of Matzo Brei, which is made with eggs and pieces of matzo crackers : )

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 13, 2018 at 1:48 pm

        So true, my kids always like when they can help out. I have never had Matzo Brie, you're right sounds similar.

        Reply
        • Joffler

          September 03, 2021 at 8:44 pm

          5 stars
          This was one of my favorites when I was kid. Sometimes Mami would make it for dinner. That was a treat! I too like it with just tortilla and egg. Now I've got a ten year old who loves to bake and Abuelita taught her how to make her tacos (they're the best in all the world) so tomorrow, I'm making these. Wife never eats breakfast and daughter doesn't usually eat eggs so might have to eat it all, though. 😁 In which case, I'm breaking out the salsa andnrefritos and maybe a little queso de la vaquita or cotijo, though I suspect Monterrey will be the better choice.

          Reply
          • everydaylatina

            September 03, 2021 at 10:28 pm

            What a great story and memory! Thank you for sharing. Sounds like you’ll be having a delicious breakfast.

            Reply
    9. Michelle

      November 12, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Less than 5 ingredients is MY KINDA recipe! I'm excited to try these ASAP! Our family loves torillas AND eggs - win win combo! Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 13, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        Us too! It is so good and easy.

        Reply
    10. Jaclyn

      November 12, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      I love simple easy breakfast ideas! I’ll have to try this one for my girls - and it sounds like it would be delish with salsa and sour cream!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 12, 2018 at 1:52 pm

        My mom and I were just saying how much we all still like it so much and make it often as an easy breakfast.

        Reply

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