Description
Hearty breakfast quesadilla recipes bring Mexican-inspired morning delights packed with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Delicious flavors and quick preparation make this dish perfect for hungry diners seeking satisfying breakfast options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz (85 g) breakfast sausage
- 2 eggs
- 1 flour tortilla (8 inches / 20 cm)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sausage Preparation: Crumble sausage into a skillet over medium-high heat, cooking until deeply browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Egg Foundation: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper until uniformly blended, creating a light, airy mixture. Pour into a low-heated skillet, gently stirring to form soft, delicate curds.
- Cheese and Tortilla Layer: When eggs are nearly set but still slightly moist, sprinkle cheese over the surface. Carefully position tortilla on top, pressing gently to ensure complete contact.
- Filling and Folding: Flip the tortilla, evenly distribute remaining cheese, and arrange cooked sausage across one half. Swiftly fold into a half-moon, creating a sealed pocket of savory ingredients.
- Final Crisping: Continue cooking, rotating occasionally, until the exterior transforms into a rich golden brown with a perfectly crisp, crunchy texture. Transfer to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Sear Sausage Perfectly: Brown the sausage over medium-high heat to develop deep, crispy texture and release maximum flavor before draining excess grease.
- Manage Egg Texture: Cook eggs on low heat while gently stirring to achieve soft, creamy curds without overcooking or becoming dry and rubbery.
- Layer Cheese Strategically: Sprinkle cheese on both egg surface and inside tortilla to create multiple melting points and ensure gooey, stretchy consistency.
- Crisp Tortilla Technique: Press tortilla firmly and flip carefully to develop a golden-brown exterior with a satisfying crunch and sealed filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 505 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg