Cheddar Egg Quesadilla
Cheddar Egg Quesadilla is a quick and satisfying meal made with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheddar cheese tucked inside a crispy tortilla. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it’s comforting, customizable, and ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 quesadilla (serves 1–2)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp milk (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp butter or oil
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium flour tortilla
- Optional: chopped spinach, diced tomatoes, onions, cooked sausage
Instructions
- Whisk eggs in a bowl with salt, pepper, and milk if using.
- In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Scramble eggs until just set. Remove from pan.
- Wipe out skillet and place tortilla in the pan over medium heat.
- Sprinkle cheddar on one half of the tortilla, then layer scrambled eggs on top. Add optional ingredients if using.
- Fold tortilla in half and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with salsa, avocado, or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist.
- Use whole wheat or low-carb tortillas if preferred.
- Great served with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
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