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Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe
Isla Marie

Breakfast Quesadillas

Crispy, savory breakfast quesadillas filled with soft scrambled eggs, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese. This quick skillet recipe is filling, portable, and ideal for busy mornings, brunch, or meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
  • 2 large whole wheat or flour tortillas

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Transfer vegetables to a plate.
  4. In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and black pepper.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and scramble eggs gently until just set. Remove from heat.
  6. Lay a tortilla flat and spread eggs over half of it.
  7. Top with cooked vegetables and a light layer of cheese.
  8. Fold the tortilla over the filling.
  9. Cook in a clean skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp on both sides.
  10. Remove, rest briefly, slice, and serve warm.

Video

Notes

  • Do not overfill or the quesadilla will not crisp properly.
  • Cook vegetables first to avoid excess moisture.
  • Add cooked sausage, turkey bacon, or black beans for extra protein.