Southwestern Scramble

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Southwestern Scramble
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
5 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
10 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
4 servings
Corn tortilla strips, green chiles and cheese turn ordinary scrambled eggs into this Southwestern Scramble. Top with salsa, avocado and green onions for a pretty presentation. Serve with beans if desired.

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs, well-beaten
  • 2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons diced green chiles
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 medium or 3 small corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
  • Mild salsa, chopped avocado and/or sliced green onions (optional)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

Make It

Step 1

Combine eggs, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup cheese, chiles and black pepper in medium bowl.

Step 2

Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Place tortilla strips in skillet and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until strips are lightly browned.

Step 3

Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until eggs are cooked. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Top with salsa, avocado and/or green onions, if desired. Serve with beans.

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