In a previous post I tried to emulate the migas dish found at Magnolia Cafe in Austin Texas, famously known as “Love Migas”. I truly believe that if God walked the earth for a day he would eat migas for breakfast and most certainly migas from Magnolia Cafe. Provided he could get a table.

This is hands down the favorite weekend breakfast for the Chili family and especially during the holidays. Realizing that not everyone, especially me, has the time on a hectic holiday to prepare much of anything beyond frozen waffles, I thought some refinement and much needed durability was in order. So why not a Migas Quiche? This way you can prep all the way up to step 3 the night before and finish it off in the oven the morning of. Let’s just say that this was a huge hit at this year’s Mothers Day brunch. Huge! And it was easy as most of the work was done the night before. Sneaky.

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 tablespoons butter (salted)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Serrano peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup tortillas chips, crushed
• 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2/3 cup grated jack cheese

PREPARATION:

1. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the water, chili powder and cumin and set aside. Do not over beat the eggs or they will be tough.

2. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet. Add the tortilla chips and sauté until they start to soften. Add the onions and bell peppers and sauté until onions are translucent. Add the garlic and Serrano’s and cook for a couple more minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Pour the egg mixture into a quiche or casserole dish and add the onion and pepper mixture. Stir slightly to incorporate. Bake for 20 minutes, or until eggs are set. Top with cheese, and tomato dices and bake for an additional 5 minutes or so until the cheese melts. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas and prepared black beans. You have got to have the beans.

Serves 4

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