Breakfast quesadillas are a quick, savory morning meal featuring warm tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and your choice of tasty add-ins like bacon, veggies, or sausage. Perfect for a satisfying start to your day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Highly customizable with your favorite breakfast ingredients
- Crispy, cheesy, and packed with protein
- Portable and great for meal prep or on-the-go breakfasts
- Simple cleanup with one pan
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Flour tortillas
- Eggs
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Cooked bacon, sausage, or ham (optional)
- Bell peppers, onions, or spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Salsa, sour cream, or avocado for serving (optional)
Directions
- Cook the filling: Scramble eggs in a pan with salt and pepper. Add cooked meat and sautéed veggies if using. Remove from heat.
- Assemble quesadilla: Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, add the egg mixture, then more cheese, and fold the tortilla over.
- Cook until golden: Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and cheese is melted. Flip carefully.
- Slice and serve: Remove from pan, cut into wedges, and serve with salsa, sour cream, or avocado.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 2 (makes 2 quesadillas)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
Variations
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option
- Add black beans, jalapeños, or hot sauce for spice
- Substitute eggs with tofu scramble for a vegan version
- Incorporate fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions
- Top with guacamole or pico de gallo for extra flavor
Storage/Reheating
- Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days
- Reheat: Warm in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness; microwave may make tortillas soggy
FAQs
Can I make quesadillas ahead?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate; reheat in a skillet before serving.
What cheese melts best?
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend melts well.
Can I freeze quesadillas?
Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month; reheat in a skillet.
How do I prevent tortillas from getting soggy?
Cook on medium heat and avoid overfilling with wet ingredients.
Can I use egg whites only?
Yes, for a lighter option.
What sides go well with breakfast quesadillas?
Fruit salad, hash browns, or a simple green salad.
How do I make it vegan?
Use tofu scramble, vegan cheese, and skip meat.
Can I add potatoes?
Yes, cooked diced potatoes make a hearty addition.
What’s the best way to flip a quesadilla?
Use a large spatula or flip it carefully in two steps.
Are breakfast quesadillas healthy?
They can be, especially with plenty of veggies and lean proteins.
Conclusion
Breakfast quesadillas are a fast, flavorful, and satisfying way to start your day. Customize with your favorite ingredients and enjoy a crispy, cheesy meal that’s perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends.
PrintBreakfast Quesadillas
These Breakfast Quesadillas are quick, cheesy, and packed with scrambled eggs, melty cheese, and your favorite fillings — the perfect savory breakfast you can make in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon or 1/2 cup cooked sausage (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add eggs and cook, stirring, until just set. Remove from heat.
- Lay tortillas flat and sprinkle half the cheese on one side of each tortilla.
- Divide scrambled eggs, cooked bacon or sausage, and bell peppers evenly over the cheese. Top with remaining cheese and fold tortillas in half.
- Wipe out skillet, melt remaining butter, and cook quesadillas 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite veggies or swap bacon for sausage.
- Use whole-wheat tortillas for extra fiber.
- Cook over medium heat to avoid burning the tortillas before the cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 250mg