Breakfast Quesadilla with Bacon
Crispy and cheesy breakfast quesadillas filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch option.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking bacon and quesadillas
- 1 bowl for whisking eggs
- 1 non-stick skillet for scrambling eggs
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 to 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
- Optional toppings: salsa sour cream, avocado slices or guacamole, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Whisk eggs with milk (if using), salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Melt a small amount of butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, then gently cook eggs, stirring until just set and fluffy. Remove from heat.
- Lay tortillas flat and sprinkle cheese on half of each.
- Add scrambled eggs and crumbled bacon evenly over the cheese, then top with more cheese and fold tortillas in half.
- Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium heat and cook quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with optional salsa, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
- Use different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for varied flavor.
- Add sautéed vegetables or jalapeños for extra taste.
- Prepare bacon and eggs ahead; cook quesadillas fresh for best texture.