Breakfast Quesadilla: Crispy, Flavor-Packed Morning Delight
By Ethan Parker
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Try breakfast quesadillas with tortillas and toppings such as scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage and cheddar cheese. Toppings used in breakfast quesadillas make for a delicious and hearty breakfast. Breakfast quesadillas can be enjoyed at any time of day or as a snack. Breakfast quesadillas have a crunchy, golden-brown crust and soft interior and are delicious.
This breakfast quesadilla recipe uses ingredients that enhance flavor. Flour or corn tortillas give the quesadilla a crispy texture. Four large eggs give the quesadilla a soft texture. Add other breakfast meats, such as sausage, bacon, or ham, to the quesadilla for extra flavor. Shredded cheddar cheese adds flavor to each bite of the quesadilla.
Cooking techniques can show you when to flip quesadillas. A cooked quesadilla has a browned coating on its outside. One common pitfall to avoid when making quesadillas is using too much meat in the pan at one time, which stops the browning process. To avoid overcooking and other problems, cook quesadillas over medium heat.
To serve: Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Leftover quesadillas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. To reheat: Cook quesadillas in a pan to crisp them. Quesadillas make an easy breakfast or snack.
What makes this special
- Made with fresh high-quality eggs and other breakfast meats, this quesadilla is a suitable breakfast choice.
- Ingredients like cheese and tortillas are likely ingredients you already have on hand. The recipe is cheap.
- Can be quickly made with many toppings and seasonings, including vegetables and other fillings, to meet people's preferences.
- Takes 25 minutes to prepare and cook. Good option for busy mornings and lazy weekends.
- High-protein options like eggs and breakfast meats can provide nutrients to carry you through the day.
- Good for meal planning. Helps you cook several servings at once and have leftovers for subsequent meals.
Ingredients
- •2 8-inch flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, your choice)
- •4 large eggs
- •4 oz breakfast sausage (or bacon, ham, or other breakfast meat)
- •½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack or dairy-free alternative)
- •2 teaspoons olive oil (for brushing tortillas)
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast meat until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- 2
Whisk the eggs in a bowl until well blended for a fluffy texture.
- 3
Pour the whisked eggs into the pan with the cooked meat and stir frequently for about 2-3 minutes until the eggs are mostly set.
- 4
Gently fold the cooked meat back into the egg mixture and remove from heat.
- 5
On each tortilla, add a thin layer of cheese, followed by half of the egg and meat mixture, and finish with another layer of cheese.
- 6
Fold the tortillas in half, then brush the outside with olive oil.
- 7
Cook on a skillet or grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy and the cheese has melted.
- 8
Slice into wedges and serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or your favorite hot sauce.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
22g
Fat
30g
Carbs
30g
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