Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Cheesy Fried Egg Quesadilla, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, avocado
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.
- Lay one tortilla flat in the skillet. 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 the quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- Once both sides are golden and the cheese is melted, remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut into wedges and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, add diced bell peppers or onions to the scrambled eggs.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle some jalapeños or hot sauce inside the quesadilla before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg