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Breakfast Quesadillas

Savory Breakfast Quesadillas: Quick, Crispy, and Family-Friendly

Enjoy these Breakfast Quesadillas packed with eggs, bacon, and avocado—a quick, family-friendly dish for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 large Eggs Essential for a fluffy, protein-packed base.
  • 2 cups Hash Browns Adds satisfying crispiness.
  • 1 cup Diced Red Bell Pepper Substitute with green peppers for a different twist.
  • 4 slices Crispy Bacon Skip for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Try cheddar for a sharper flavor.
  • 1 medium Avocado Avoid when freezing.
For Cooking
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas make this dish gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil if desired.
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro Optional; feel free to omit.
  • to taste Salsa or Hot Sauce Use your favorite brand.

Equipment

  • nonstick pan
  • heavy skillet
  • cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl. Heat a pan with butter, pour in eggs, stir gently for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet on medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same skillet, cook hash browns for 3 minutes, then flip and add red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Layer cheese, eggs, bacon, hash browns, and avocado on tortillas. Fold and press to secure filling.
  5. Melt butter in the skillet, grill quesadillas for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Cut quesadillas and serve with cilantro and salsa or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These breakfast quesadillas are customizable and perfect for freezing. Just skip the avocado until ready to serve.

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