Description
Mexican-inspired breakfast quesadillas deliver a delightful morning feast packed with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and crispy bacon. Savory tortillas folded with zesty ingredients promise a satisfying start that energizes your day with bold southwestern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 eggs
- 3 ounces (85 grams) breakfast sausage
Cheese and Tortilla:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 flour tortilla (8 inches / 20 centimeters)
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crumble the sausage into a skillet, heating over medium-high flame until thoroughly browned and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper until smoothly combined and slightly frothy.
- Return the skillet to low heat, pouring in the egg mixture and gently stirring to create soft, creamy curds.
- When eggs are almost set but still slightly wet, sprinkle a portion of cheese directly onto the surface.
- Carefully position the tortilla over the cheesy eggs, pressing gently to ensure complete contact.
- Once the eggs and cheese adhere to the tortilla, use a spatula to carefully flip the entire layer.
- Distribute remaining cheese evenly across the exposed egg surface.
- Arrange the cooked sausage across one half of the tortilla, creating a balanced filling.
- Swiftly fold the tortilla into a half-moon shape, creating a sealed pocket of savory ingredients.
- Continue cooking, rotating occasionally, until the exterior turns a rich golden brown and becomes crisp and slightly crunchy.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Perfect for busy mornings, this protein-packed breakfast comes together in just 15 minutes.
- Choose high-quality sausage for maximum flavor and ensure it’s fully cooked before adding to quesadilla.
- Low heat is crucial when cooking eggs to prevent burning and maintain a soft, creamy texture.
- Non-stick skillet helps create crispy, golden-brown tortilla without sticking or tearing.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar for unique taste profiles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg