Fiesta scrambled eggs are a hearty breakfast that takes scrambled eggs up a notch. A little spice is added to them with red chili peppers and red chili flakes.
Fiesta Scrambled Eggs
We love adding peppers to our scrambled eggs. It gives them a bit of color and brings in a little more flavor. Normally, our go to is just adding some red and green peppers to them. Nothing too spicy.
But sometimes we like to kick it up a notch and bring in some spicier flavors like red chili peppers and flakes. We call these fiesta eggs.
Why you’ll love this fiesta scrambled eggs recipe
- There’s not much prep needed to making fiesta eggs. We just add in a few more spices to traditional scrambled eggs.
- You can easily adjust the seasonings to make the scrambled eggs more spicy (or less spicy if you prefer).
Ingredients
- eggs
- red peppers
- red chili flakes or crushed red pepper
- milk
- butter
- optional: extra toppings like cheese or salsa
I love that these scrambled eggs with chili peppers are so versatile. You can jazz them up with some cheese or salsa if you want. You can also easily adjust the level of heat to them by changing the amount of peppers and flakes added in.
How To Make Scrambled Eggs Fiesta Style
Making these scrambled eggs with red peppers is super easy. You just add a few extra spices and some red peppers to the eggs.
1. Start out by making the scrambled eggs. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, cilantro, and chili flakes until well combined.
2. Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted.
3. Add the chopped chili peppers to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until they have softened up.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Let it sit for a few seconds until it begins to set around the edges.
6. Remove the eggs from the heat and serve.
Optional: Top the eggs with salsa or cheese.
5. Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs, pushing them towards the center of the skillet. Continue to stir the eggs occasionally, until they are cooked through.
Tips & Notes
- For more spice and heat: add a little more red chili peppers.
- For less heat or spice: cut back a little on the amount of red chili peppers you add.
- This recipe for spicy fiesta eggs makes about 2 servings. You can double the recipe to make more if needed.
- For extra flavor add or top shredded cheese or salsa to the scrambled eggs.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with toast. You can have toast on the side or place the fiesta scrambled eggs on top and serve.
- Place the red pepper scrambled eggs into a tortilla shell, wrap, and enjoy as a breakfast burrito. This are great for meal prep and can be frozen for up to 3 months!
- Use the spicy scrambled eggs in your breakfast casseroles.
Storage
How To Freeze: Scrambled eggs are easy to freeze. Once the eggs have cooled down, place them into freezer safe bags. When you’re ready to eat them, just pull them out and microwave until they are heated through.
More Breakfast Recipes
Easy Fiesta Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes or crushed red pepper can add more or less
- 1-2 fresh chili peppers can add more or less
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro can add more or less
Instructions
- Start out by making the scrambled eggs. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, cilantro, and chili flakes until well combined.
- Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add the chopped chili peppers to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until they have softened up.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Let it sit for a few seconds until it begins to set around the edges.
- Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs, pushing them towards the center of the skillet. Continue to stir the eggs occasionally, until they are cooked through.
- Remove the eggs from the heat and serve.
- Optional: Top the eggs with salsa or cheese.
Notes
- For more spice and heat: add a little more red chili peppers.
- For less heat or spice: cut back a little on the amount of red chili peppers you add.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. For best results, calculate these on your own.
