Best 7 Tex Mex Scramble Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe that's packed with flavor, Tex Mex scramble is the perfect dish for you. This simple egg-based dish is loaded with Tex-Mex-inspired ingredients like salsa, bell peppers, onions, and cheese, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy it on its own or serve it with your favorite sides, Tex Mex scramble is sure to become a new favorite breakfast or brunch recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TEXMEX SCRAMBLER



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A quick, easy meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Egg substitute scrambled and served with salsa, red onion, and fresh cilantro. You could use real eggs, if you prefer.

Provided by HoneeBee

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups salsa
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup finely chopped red onion, divided
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon Mexican-style seasoning blend
2 cups egg substitute

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the salsa for 1 minute before adding tortilla strips and 1/4 cup cilantro. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in 1/2 the onions, garlic, and oregano; cook until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Southwest seasoning. Pour in egg substitute and mix until scrambled. Remove from heat, and mix in warmed salsa and tortilla strips. Serve with remaining onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1039.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

TEX-MEX SCRAMBLE



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Make and share this Tex-mex Scramble recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed
6 -8 green onions, sliced (include some of the green part)
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
salt and pepper
1/2-3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook the chorizo sausage in a big skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until browned; break sausage up so that it is crumbled.
  • Add in green onions and garlic; saute/stir for 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender; at this point, I drain some of the excess drippings.
  • In a mixing bowl, add eggs, water, salt, and pepper; whisk to combine.
  • Lower heat to medium; Add egg mixture to skillet; let set for 20 seconds.
  • Cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Add cheese and cilantro; stir to blend.
  • Transfer mixture to serving plates or use as filling for a flour tortilla; add a dollop of sour cream on top if desired.

TEX-MEX SCRAMBLE



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This homey mix of eggs, corn tortilla strips, roast beef and other savory ingredients is a favorite dinner for two for Paula Hill Wharton and her husband in El Paso, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into thin strips
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup shredded cooked roast beef
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook tortilla strips in 2 teaspoons oil for 5 minutes or until lightly golden brown but not crisp. Add the onion, jalapeno and remaining oil; cook 2 minutes longer. , Add the eggs, tomato, beef, salt and pepper; cook and stir until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 452mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TEX-MEX SCRAMBLED EGGS



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Here's a speedy skillet scramble from Patsy Grimes of Port Aransas, Texas. It combines eggs, sausage, tortillas, jalapeno and cheese. "This recipe came from a Mexican-American friend, "she writes. "I knew it was a winner the first time I made it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons chopped onion
3 corn tortillas (5 inches), cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the sausage, onion and tortillas in oil over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and tortillas are lightly browned; drain., Stir in tomato, jalapeno, garlic powder and salt; heat through. Reduce heat to medium. Add eggs; cook and stir until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

TEX-MEX BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE



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Make and share this Tex-Mex Breakfast Scramble recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Frugal Foodie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup Baby Spinach
1/4 chorizo sausage, chopped
4 eggs
1/8 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Serves 2.
  • Ingredients.
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil, divided.
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped.
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped.
  • 1 cup baby spinach.
  • 1/4 cup chorizo, cubed.
  • 4 eggs.
  • 1/8 cup 1% milk.
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
  • black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan.
  • Add onion. Saute until translucent.
  • Add green pepper. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add chorizo and baby spinach. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl.
  • Add last tablespoon of oil to hot pan. Allow to heat. Pour in egg mixture.
  • Add spices.
  • Cook until eggs are desired firmness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 379.4, Sodium 255, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 15.8

MORNING TEX-MEX SCRAMBLE



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Enjoy the deliciousness of this tasty Tex-Mex scramble! This cheesy and flavorful Morning Tex-Mex Scramble happens to be a great Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cholesterol-free egg product
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Beat egg product and cottage cheese with whisk until well blended; set aside.
  • Cook vegetables in medium nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 2 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add egg mixture and cheddar; cook on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until egg mixture is set, stirring frequently. Serve topped with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

TEX-MEX SCRAMBLED EGGS



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Looking for a delicious dinner made using Old El Paso® thick 'n chunky salsa? Then check out this tasty scrambled eggs recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 corn tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter), cut into thin strips
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
8 eggs, beaten
1/2 medium jalapeño chili, seeded and chopped
1 cup Old El Paso™ thick 'n chunky salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tortilla strips and 1/4 cup onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tortillas are crisp. Mix eggs and chili; pour over tortilla mixture. Reduce heat to medium.
  • As mixture begins to set at bottom and side, gently lift cooked portions with spatula so that thin, uncooked portion can flow to bottom. Do not stir. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until eggs are set but still moist.
  • Top each serving with salsa, sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 430 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a smoother scramble, whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl before adding them to the pan.
  • Cook the eggs over medium heat, stirring constantly, to prevent them from overcooking or sticking to the pan.
  • Add your favorite Tex-Mex ingredients to the scramble, such as diced bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, black beans, and corn.
  • Season the scramble with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the scramble with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

The Tex-Mex scramble is a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe that is packed with flavor. With its combination of eggs, Tex-Mex ingredients, and seasonings, this scramble is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give the Tex-Mex scramble a try.

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