Cheesy Breakfast Quesadillas
Warm, cheesy breakfast quesadillas filled with melted cheese and fluffy scrambled eggs, perfect for a quick meal or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup cooked vegetables (like bell peppers or onions, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, scramble the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until well mixed.
- Lightly spray the skillet with cooking spray or melt a small amount of butter.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
- Pour the scrambled eggs over the cheese and add cooked vegetables if desired.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover with the second tortilla.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove, slice into wedges, and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding herbs like cilantro or chives to the scrambled eggs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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