Breakfast Quesadilla

4.8(277 reviews)

Breakfast quesadilla — scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, peppers in tortilla. Like breakfast burrito's flatter cousin.

Prep Time

16 min

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Cook Time

12 min

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Servings

4

Calories

283 cal

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Breakfast Quesadilla — homemade American breakfast recipe with tortilla, eggs, cheese, 4 servings, ready in 28 minutes
Breakfast
Medium

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servings
  • Tortilla2
  • Eggs2
  • Cheese1 cup
  • Onion1 medium
  • Bell Pepper1
  • Lettuce2 cups
  • Tomato2 medium
  • Mayonnaise3 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp

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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Tortilla2
  • Eggs2
  • Cheese1 cup
  • Onion1 medium
  • Bell Pepper1
  • Lettuce2 cups
  • Tomato2 medium
  • Mayonnaise3 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook 4 strips bacon until crispy. Drain, crumble.

  2. 2

    Scramble 4 eggs in butter over medium-low until soft. Season with salt, pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat large dry skillet over medium. Place 1 large flour tortilla in pan.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over half. Top with scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, sautéed peppers and onions, chopped cilantro.

  5. 5

    Fold empty half over. Cook 3 min per side until golden and cheese melted.

  6. 6

    Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, hot sauce. Best with coffee.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Soft scrambled eggs.
  • 2.Crispy bacon.
  • 3.Dry pan.
  • 4.Eat immediately.

🔬 Why It Works

Breakfast quesadillas succeed by combining all breakfast classics (eggs, bacon, cheese) in the quesadilla format. Quick, portable, satisfying. Different from breakfast burrito but similar appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Add other proteins?
Sausage, ham, chorizo. All work.
Vegetarian?
Skip bacon, add black beans or sautéed mushrooms.
Best for?
Brunch, weekend breakfast, leftover-egg solution.
Make ahead?
Wrap in foil, refrigerate. Reheat in pan for crispness.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)

Calories283kcal
Protein3g
Carbohydrates27g
Fat27g
Fiber7g
Sugar31g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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