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Chorizo migas with fried egg

Chorizo migas with fried egg is a dish of stale bread crumbled and fried with chorizo, bacon and garlic, served with a fried egg and grapes. It serves 4, takes 35 minutes, rates as easy, and costs about €1.90 per person. The key is soaking the bread ahead of time and cooking it until the crumbs separate and crisp up.

Tonight, migas like Spanish shepherds used to make, golden bread crumbs with chorizo and bacon, topped with a fried egg and grapes on the side.

Chorizo migas with fried egg
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€1.90
Calories per person
760 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Migas starts as stale bread, but once it's fried in chorizo and bacon fat, it turns into something worth craving. The crumbs go crispy on the outside and stay soft inside, carrying the flavor of garlic and sweet paprika. A fried egg on top adds a runny yolk that coats everything, while fresh grapes cut through the richness with a cool, sweet bite.

This is a weeknight dish that breaks up the routine, quick to pull together and nearly free since it starts with leftover bread. Kids usually love the crispy texture and the runny egg, while adults get a comforting plate that feels just right on a cold autumn or winter evening when you've got stale bread sitting around.

The ingredients

4 people

Bakery

  • Stale bread 400 g

Butcher

  • Chorizo 200 g
  • Bacon lardons 200 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • White grapes 300 g

Pantry

  • Sweet paprikaoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 5 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Eggs 4

Allergens Gluten, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Cut the bread into small cubes, sprinkle with a bit of salted water and mix with your hands, then let it sit and soften. 10 min

    It should be damp but not soaked, press a piece in your hand to check.

  2. Fry the bacon and sliced chorizo in a large skillet with no added fat, letting them release their own grease. 6 min

    Skip the oil at first, the meats release plenty of fat on their own.

  3. Add the crushed garlic and paprika to the fat, then the bread, and fry while stirring constantly until golden. 15 min

    Stir with a fork to separate the crumbs, they should turn golden and loosen up individually.

  4. Fry the eggs in a separate pan with the olive oil. 4 min

    Lower the heat once the white has set, keeping the yolk runny.

  5. Serve the migas on plates with one fried egg per person and a small bunch of grapes on the side.

    The sweet grapes balance the richness and saltiness, it's the traditional way to serve it.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a dense loaf, like a country style bread, soft baguette style bread tends to fall apart into mush when fried.
  • Use a wide skillet so the bread sits in a single layer, otherwise it steams instead of browning.
  • Taste before adding extra salt at the end, chorizo and bacon already bring plenty of salt to the dish.

The variations

  • Swap the bacon for diced serrano ham for a version closer to rural Spanish cooking.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the chorizo and bacon, fry the bread in olive oil with garlic and smoked paprika, then add diced red peppers.
  • For kids in a hurry, serve the migas without the fried egg and swap the grapes for apple slices.

What to serve it with

  • A glass of light red wine
  • A simple green salad
  • Extra bread for scooping

Storage

Migas keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, though they lose some crispness. Reheat them in a hot skillet without a lid to crisp them back up, and fry the egg fresh right before serving. Freezing isn't recommended, the bread turns mushy once thawed.

Questions about this dish

What kind of bread works best for migas?

A dense country loaf or day old bread works best. Bread that's too fresh or too soft turns into mush instead of crisping into golden crumbs.

Can you prep the bread ahead of time?

Yes, it's actually recommended. Dampen the bread with salted water the night before and let it dry under a towel so it absorbs moisture without getting soggy.

Can you swap the chorizo for something else?

You can use Toulouse sausage or serrano ham instead of chorizo. The flavor changes but the method stays the same, crispy crumbs fried in rendered meat fat.

Why serve grapes with this savory dish?

Fresh grapes add a sweet, juicy contrast that balances the richness and saltiness of the chorizo and bacon. It's a traditional pairing that refreshes every bite.

How long does it take to make a plate of chorizo migas with a fried egg?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a plate of chorizo migas with a fried egg?

About 760 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a plate of chorizo migas with a fried egg cost?

About €1.90 per serving, or €7.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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