Description

Breakfast quesadillas are a delightful fusion of classic breakfast ingredients and the satisfying crunch of a quesadilla. Quick to prepare and perfect for meal prep, these quesadillas are ideal for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 teaspoons butter or olive oil
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
2 (1/2-inch thick) slices processed cheese (such as Velveeta®)
Salt and pepper to taste
Salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for serving

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Instructions

In a bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1 1/2 tablespoons milk.
Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a 6-inch frying pan over medium heat.
Add bell pepper and onion; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Remove half of the vegetable mixture and set aside.
Pour egg mixture and remaining vegetable mixture into the skillet. Cook until the bottom is set, about 2 minutes. Flip over and cook until bottom is slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Slide omelet onto a tortilla, then slide tortilla back onto the pan.
Place 1 cheese slice onto the omelet and top with another tortilla. Cook until the bottom is browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and brown opposite side, about 1 minute more.
Slide quesadilla onto a plate and cut into 4 pieces.

Notes

Vegetarian: add black beans, mushrooms, or spinach.Spicy: Incorporate diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce into the egg mixture.Cheese: Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack.Add-ins: Include ingredients like avocado slices, salsa, or sour cream for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 245mg