Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas
Effortless Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas that combine crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for lazy weekend mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- Fresh herbs (chives or cilantro), diced
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving a tablespoon of rendered fat in the pan.
- Whisk together the eggs, a pinch of salt, and diced herbs in a bowl. Pour into the same skillet, scrambling gently until just set. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the quesadilla by laying a tortilla flat in the skillet. On one half, layer the crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, and a generous helping of shredded cheese.
- Grill the quesadilla on both sides until golden and the cheese is melty, about 3-5 minutes.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately, perhaps with salsa or avocado for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to swap out bacon for turkey, sausage, or even a meatless alternative. Customize with fresh herbs or add vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 400mg