Description
This Fried Egg Quesadilla is a delicious and satisfying breakfast option that combines the flavors of cheesy quesadillas with the heartiness of eggs. Perfect for a quick and easy morning meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 2 large eggs
Butter or Oil:
- 1 tablespoon
Flour Tortilla:
- 1 large
Shredded Cheese:
- ½ cup cheddar or Mexican blend
Salsa:
- 2 tablespoons
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado slices, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Eggs: Crack eggs into skillet, season with salt and pepper, cook to desired doneness, then set aside.
- Prepare Quesadilla: Place tortilla in skillet, sprinkle half the cheese, add cooked eggs, spoon salsa over eggs, sprinkle remaining cheese, fold tortilla in half.
- Cook Quesadilla: Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown.
- Serve: Slice into wedges and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a heartier breakfast, add cooked bacon or ham before folding the quesadilla.
- Try with corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild, medium, or hot salsa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg
