Description
A delicious and easy-to-make cheesy fried egg quesadilla, perfect for breakfast or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together with a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, pour in the whisked eggs. Cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are scrambled and just set, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet over low heat. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla.
- Spoon the scrambled eggs over the cheese, then top with the remaining cheese. Place the second tortilla on top.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before cutting into wedges. Serve with salsa or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the eggs before cooking.
- You can also substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg