Breakfast Quesadilla Hack: 2 Amazing Twists
This is a quick and easy breakfast quesadilla recipe that’s trending on social media. It’s a simple hack to make a delicious folded tortilla breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large tortilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Optional fillings: cooked bacon bits, diced ham, chopped spinach, salsa
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or water, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost set.
- Place the tortilla over the eggs.
- Sprinkle cheese and any optional fillings over one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slide onto a plate, cut in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your favorite cheese and fillings.
- Don’t overcook the eggs, you want them slightly moist.
- Make sure your skillet is not too hot, or the tortilla will burn before the cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: Approximately 350-450 (depending on fillings and cheese)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies