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My family LOVES breakfast quesadillas. Much like a breakfast burrito, they are filled with egg, cheese and your favorite breakfast meat.
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These Breakfast Quesadillas are one of my all-time favorites! I’m always looking for quick and satisfying breakfast ideas, and these Breakfast Quesadillas are a hit in our house! Crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese—they’re everything I love in a hearty breakfast, all wrapped up in a golden tortilla.
They’re super easy to customize, too. You can swap the bacon for sausage, toss in some leftover veggies, or even go meatless. Perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends when you want something cozy and delicious.
Why You’ll Love Them 💕
- Quick and easy to make
- Perfect for busy mornings
- Customizable with your favorite fillings
- Great way to use up leftovers
- Kid-approved and totally satisfying!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Eggs – Scrambled soft and seasoned with a little salt and pepper.
- Flour Tortillas – I usually use medium or large size for easier flipping.
- Bacon or Sausage – Cooked and crumbled; both are delicious!
- Shredded Cheese – I love using a Mexican blend or Monterey Jack for extra melty goodness.
- Sour Cream and Salsa – Optional for dipping, but highly recommended!
How to Make Breakfast Quesadillas
- Scramble the eggs in a skillet with a little salt and pepper. Set them aside once cooked.
- Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place one tortilla on the hot surface and let it warm up. Flip it over to toast the other side.
- Add half of the cheese to one half of the tortilla, then layer on the scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, and the rest of the cheese.
- Top with the second tortilla and press down gently. Let it cook for about a minute or until the bottom is golden and the cheese starts to melt.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla (I use two spatulas!) and cook the other side until golden and fully melted.
- Remove from the pan, slice into quarters, and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
More Topping and Filling Ideas
Want to mix it up? Try adding:
- Sautéed bell peppers or onions
- Fresh spinach or arugula
- Diced tomatoes or green chiles
- Hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat
- Avocado slices or refried beans
Storing and Reheating
If you have leftovers, let them cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, I recommend using a skillet or air fryer to get that crisp back—just a couple minutes on each side should do the trick!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Assemble and cook them, then let them cool and store in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven to keep them crispy.
Absolutely. Wrap each quesadilla tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then freeze. Reheat from frozen in a skillet or air fryer.
I love Mexican blend or Monterey Jack, but cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella also work great.
Totally! Just leave out the meat and add your favorite veggies or beans.
Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or even a little hot sauce on the side are all great. Add a side of fruit or hash browns to make it a full meal!
Easy Breakfast Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2 eggs beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 flour tortillas
- 2 slices bacon crumbled (and/or cooked, crumbled sausage)
- 1/2 cup Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
- salsa and sour cream to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, scramble the eggs (add salt and pepper to taste).
- Spray skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla on the skillet or griddle and heat on one side.
- When tortilla is hot, flip and add half of the cheese.
- Add scrambled egg and distribute evenly.
- Add bacon over the top.
- Sprinkle on remaining cheese and top with remaining tortilla. Cook for about 1 minute or until cheese starts to melt, then CAREFULLY flip (you don't want all the egg falling out).
- When the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, remove from pan. Cut into quarters with a pizza cutter and serve with sour cream and/or salsa.
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Notes
Recipe tips
- Bacon, breakfast sausage, and diced ham all work great in this recipe.
- Hand shredded cheese from a block melts better and keeps the ingredients within the quesadilla when eating.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole.
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