Description
At its simplest, a Breakfast Quesadilla is a warm flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and various breakfast-style fillings like sausage, bacon, or sautéed vegetables. While the traditional Mexican quesadilla is often served as a lunch, dinner, or snack featuring seasoned meats or simple cheese, the breakfast version replaces those evening flavors with the comforting staples of the morning table.
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk (optional, for fluffier eggs)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
- ½ cup cooked breakfast meat (bacon, sausage, or ham), chopped
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup diced onions
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook the filling:
- Heat butter/oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (2–3 minutes).
- Add chopped meat and cook until warmed through.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into skillet and scramble until just set. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the quesadilla:
- Place one tortilla on a flat surface.
- Spread scrambled egg mixture evenly over it.
- Sprinkle cheese generously on top.
- Cover with the second tortilla.
- Cook the quesadilla:
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat.
- Place quesadilla in skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese melts (2–3 minutes per side).
- Press gently with a spatula for even browning.
- Serve:
- Slice into wedges.
- Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce.
Notes
These hearty Breakfast Quesadillas are a quick and satisfying start to the day! Serve them with tangy salsa, creamy sour cream, fresh guacamole, or hot sauce for dipping. For extra flavor, top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, green onions, or a fried egg. They pair wonderfully with hash browns, fresh fruit salad, or a side of refried beans—perfect for brunch gatherings or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 15minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1quesadilla
- Calories: 380kcal
Keywords: Morning Quesadilla, Egg and Cheese Quesadilla, Breakfast Tortilla Wrap, Mexican Breakfast Quesadilla