Description
At its core, a breakfast quesadilla with chicken sausage recipe is a creative Mexican-American fusion dish. It transforms traditional dinner quesadilla techniques into a morning staple. A typical evening quesadilla features shredded beef or beans. This morning version swaps those out for a base of freshly scrambled eggs. The eggs are cooked gently until soft and creamy so they do not dry out later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 8 oz (225 g) chicken sausage, sliced or crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken sausage for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the bell pepper and red onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble until just set. Stir in the cooked chicken sausage and green onions.
- Wipe out the skillet and place one tortilla over medium heat.
- Sprinkle a layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla.
- Spoon one-quarter of the egg and sausage mixture on top, then add a little more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or hot sauce
Notes
- Don’t overcook the eggs—they’ll continue cooking inside the quesadilla.
- Feel free to add spinach, mushrooms, or diced tomatoes for extra vegetables.
- Pepper Jack cheese can be substituted for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Quesadilla
- Calories: 510 kcal
Keywords: morning chicken sausage quesadilla, egg and chicken sausage flatbread, crispy breakfast tortilla wrap