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Close-up of stacked, toasted Breakfast Quesadilla wedges filled with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese.

Simple Breakfast Quesadilla


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy quesadilla filled with scrambled eggs and cheese for a fast breakfast.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Pour egg mixture into the skillet and scramble until just set. Remove eggs from the skillet.
  4. Place one tortilla in the same skillet. Sprinkle half the cheese over the tortilla.
  5. Spoon the scrambled eggs over the cheese. Top with the remaining cheese and the second tortilla.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown.
  7. Carefully flip the quesadilla. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from skillet, slice into wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can add cooked bacon or sausage for extra flavor.
  • Use your favorite type of cheese.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13
  • Trans Fat: 0.5
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 22
  • Cholesterol: 350

Keywords: breakfast, quesadilla, egg, cheese, quick meal, tortilla