Description
A quick and delicious breakfast quesadilla recipe featuring fluffy eggs, melted Mexican blend cheese, and whole wheat tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying morning meal that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Main Ingredients
- 2 whole wheat or spelt tortillas
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions
- Whisk Eggs: Whisk the 2 eggs and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt together in a bowl for 30 seconds until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Heat Oil: Place 1 teaspoon of oil into a 9-inch pan over medium heat, coating the entire bottom of the pan to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Use a pan slightly larger than your tortilla for easy flipping.
- Cook Omelette: Pour the whisked eggs into the heated pan, tilting it to spread the eggs evenly and form a thin omelette layer.
- Loosen Omelette Edges: After cooking the eggs for about 30 seconds, gently run a spatula around the edges of the omelette to loosen it from the pan without breaking it.
- Add Cheese and Tortilla: Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly on top of the cooked omelette. Then place one tortilla on top of the cheese and carefully flip the entire assembly onto a plate, tortilla side down.
- Assemble Quesadilla: Slide the omelette and tortilla back into the pan with the tortilla side down. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the exposed egg layer, then cover with the second tortilla.
- Cook Quesadilla: Cook the quesadilla for 1 minute, pressing lightly with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the tortillas adhere. Then flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for an additional 30 seconds until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the pan, cut into wedges, and serve hot for a delicious and filling breakfast.
Notes
- Use whole wheat or spelt tortillas for a healthier option, but you can substitute with your preferred type.
- Try different cheeses such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella depending on your taste preference.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if your cheese is already salty.
- Be gentle when flipping the omelette and quesadilla to keep them from breaking.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or avocado for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: breakfast quesadilla, eggs, Mexican cheese, quick breakfast, easy recipe, whole wheat tortillas
