Cheese & Egg Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
A quick and delicious Breakfast Quesadilla featuring fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese folded inside a warm, golden tortilla. Perfect for an easy morning meal packed with protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (1 quesadilla per serving)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Tortillas
- 2 large flour tortillas
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Fat for Cooking
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy to ensure a fluffy scramble.
- Cook Scrambled Eggs: Heat half the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble until eggs are just set but still moist, then transfer eggs to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare Skillet: Wipe the skillet clean, then melt the remaining butter over medium heat to prepare for assembling the quesadilla.
- Build Quesadilla Base: Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Evenly sprinkle cheese over one half of the tortilla to create a cheesy base layer.
- Add Eggs and More Cheese: Spoon the scrambled eggs over the cheese-covered half of the tortilla, then sprinkle a little more cheese on top of the eggs to help bind the quesadilla when melted.
- Fold and Cook: Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook until the bottom side is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the quesadilla to cook the other side until golden and the cheese inside melts completely, ensuring a crispy exterior and gooey interior.
- Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it rest for one minute to set, then slice into wedges and serve warm for a satisfying breakfast.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat when scrambling eggs to keep them tender and avoid overcooking.
- Wiping the skillet clean before assembling quesadilla prevents burnt bits and promotes even cooking.
- Feel free to add extras like cooked bacon, sautéed veggies, or salsa for variety.
- Whole milk adds creaminess to the eggs, but you can substitute with a lower-fat milk if preferred.
