Breakfast Quesadilla

Crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and rich scrambled eggs, all wrapped in a crunchy tortilla? It's no wonder that this Breakfast Quesadilla has become one of my favorite breakfast options on for busy days.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

1-2 slices bacon (cooked in the oven or on the stove)and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter divided
2 eggs lightly whisked
¼ cup shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 8-10" flour tortillas
sour cream, hot sauce, or salsa for serving OPTIONAL

Instructions

Cook the bacon according to whichever method you like best. Transfer the bacon to a cutting board and chop into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 2 teaspoons of butter in it. Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl and pour them into the melted butter. Gently scramble them and let them cook without stirring too much. Season with salt and pepper. When the eggs are barely solid, transfer the egg mixture to a plate.
Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and return it to the heat. Lightly butter one side of the tortilla with the remaining teaspoon of butter. Place the tortilla buttered side down in a hot skillet over medium heat.
Sprinkle half of the cheese over half of the tortilla. Spread the eggs evenly across the cheese on half of the tortilla and top the eggs with bacon pieces, green onions, cilantro, and the remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla over on itself and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
When the cheese has begun to melt and the bottom tortilla is browning slightly, flip the folded quesadilla over to cook the other side. Continue to cook until all the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp around the edges. Using a spatula, transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut it into wedges while it is hot. Serve warm with salsa or hot sauce.

Notes

Recipe is written for a single quesadilla. Use the 2x or 3x button to scale up for additional servings.

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