Quick Breakfast Quesadillas on a plate

Breakfast · Easy

Quick Breakfast Quesadillas

These quick breakfast quesadillas are filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and your choice of breakfast meat, crisped in a skillet in about 10 minutes.

5Prep min
10Cook min
15Total min
  • 4eggs, beaten
  • 2 largeflour tortillas
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cupcooked breakfast sausage or bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoonbutter
  • salsa for serving
  1. 1Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and scramble the eggs until just set; remove from the pan.
  2. 2Wipe out the skillet and lay one tortilla flat, sprinkling half with cheese, scrambled eggs, and sausage or bacon.
  3. 3Fold the tortilla in half and place in the skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese is melted.
  5. 5Repeat with the second tortilla, then slice into wedges and serve with salsa.

Make it yours

  • Add sautéed peppers and onions.
  • Use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
  • Swap in pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.

Good with

  • Salsa and sour cream
  • Fresh fruit
  • A side of hash browns

Good questions, answered.

Can I make these ahead?

Assemble and cook them fresh for the best texture; reheated quesadillas can turn soggy.

Can I use egg whites instead of whole eggs?

Yes, egg whites work fine for a lighter version.