Description
A quick and delicious recipe for a cheesy fried egg quesadilla, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced bell pepper and onion, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are fully cooked but still soft, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Lay one tortilla flat in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the tortilla, then add the cooked egg mixture on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the eggs and top with the second tortilla.
- Cook the quesadilla over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the egg mixture before cooking.
- You can also substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg