Breakfast Quesadillas

Recipe Snapshot

• Recipe Name: Easy Breakfast Quesadillas
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 4–6
• Cost Per Serving: Approximately $1.50–$2
• Freezer Friendly: Yes
• Make-Ahead Option: Yes

Ingredients

• Bacon – These can easily be made with browned breakfast sausage or dice ham instead of the bacon if you prefer. 
• Eggs – Use the whole eggs or you can make with just egg whites
• Simple Seasoning – Salt and Black Pepper – Add other spices that you prefer
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheese for the best flavor
• Flour Tortillas – We have used Burrito Size, gluten-free or whole wheat tortillas. You can use corn tortillas but they might be to small

How to Make Breakfast Quesadillas

Step 1 – Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy.

Step 2 – Remove from the pan to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess grease. 

Step 3 – Remove some of the grease from the pan (but not all). You can also cook in butter if you prefer.

Step 4 – Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add a small amount of water, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined. 

Step 5 – Pour the eggs to the skillet. Cook over medium high heat, scrambling the eggs until they are cooked to the doneness that you prefer. Remove from heat. 

Step 6 – Chop the cooked bacon and stir it into the scrambled eggs. 

Step 7 – Sprinkle half of each of the flour tortillas with a thin layer of shredded cheese. 

Step 8 – Top evenly with the eggs and bacon mixture. Then top with another layer of shredded cheese. 

Step 9 – Fold each of the tortillas in half to form a half moon shape. 

Step 10 – Heat a large skillet. Place quesadillas onto the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until cheese melt. Then flip and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 11 – Remove from the pan. Let rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into 4 pieces and then it’s ready to serve with salsa and enjoy!  

Recipe Tips

• Cooking Quesadillas – You can prepare the quesadillas on the griddle or pan if you prefer but make sure you work quickly so that the tortillas don’t brown too quickly. 
• Cook in Batches – You may have to cook the quesadillas in batches depending on the size of your pan or griddle. 
• Don’t Overfill – A packed quesadilla oozes out the sides. Fill to about ½ inch border keeps fillings contained.

Variations Ideas

• Southwest Style – Add in Black Bean Corn Salsa, chopped cilantro with shredded pepper jack cheese for a zesty flavor.
• Veggies – We love to pack this quesadilla with chopped vegetables such as mushrooms, bell peppers and onions. Add your favorite veggies to make it your own.
• Greek Flavor – Add in crumbled sausage, diced tomatoes, feta cheese, and ½ tsp of oregano for a delicious variations.
• Spicy – Make with spicy chorizo with shredded monterey jack and mozzarella and dice jalapenos. This is my husbands favorite way to make his quesadillas.

Serving Recommendations

These breakfast quesadillas make a great breakfast on the go. We love to serve with a side of our Homemade Salsa Recipe, sour cream, hot sauce, dice avocados and Guacamole Recipe.

Add a side of Fruit Salad Recipe and Spinach Fruit Smoothie for a complete and healthy meal idea.