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This Breakfast Quesadilla is warm, filling and comes together without a lot of prep. It cooks in just a few minutes and uses simple ingredients that are easy to keep on hand. The outside gets lightly crisp while the inside melts perfectly together. It is a practical, customizable breakfast for busy weekday mornings.
👉 My Hashbrown Egg Bites are a delicious make-ahead option.
Breakfast quesadilla is made with flour tortillas, scrambled eggs, cheese, green onions, and cooked bacon. The tortillas are cooked in butter until golden and the cheese is melted. This quick breakfast is ready in about 10 minutes and can be customized with additional fillings. It works well for single servings or can be scaled for more people.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
This breakfast quesadilla is quick and filling. It uses basic breakfast ingredients and cooks together in one pan. Feel free to adjust the fillings based on what you have in the fridge or what you prefer.
⏰ Total Time: 10 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Quick breakfast, single serving
🛒 Key Ingredients: Tortillas, eggs, cheese
🍽️ Servings: 1
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Best enjoyed fresh
👉 Easy Sheet Pan Eggs are helpful when cooking eggs ahead of time for faster assembly.
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Table of Contents
- What You’ll Need for Breakfast Quesadilla
- Full Ingredients List
- Swaps & Substitutions
- About What This Costs
- How to Make Breakfast Quesadilla
- Breakfast Quesadilla Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Breakfast Quesadilla
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Breakfast Recipes
- Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
What You’ll Need for Breakfast Quesadilla
- Flour tortillas: Create the crispy outer layer.
- Scrambled eggs: Add protein and structure.
- Cooked crumbled bacon: Adds yummy flavor and protein.
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Full Ingredients List
- 2 medium flour tortillas
- ¼ cup Colby jack cheese
- 2 cooked scrambled eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon
- ½ tablespoon butter
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
Swaps & Substitutions
- Use cheddar or Monterey jack cheese.
- Add diced bell peppers.
- Skip bacon for a vegetarian version.
About What This Costs
Estimated total cost: $2–4
Servings: 1
Estimated cost per serving: About $2–4
This estimate is based on average US grocery prices and may vary depending on location, store, and seasonal pricing.
How to Make Breakfast Quesadilla
Step 1: On one tortilla, layer half of the cheese, scrambled eggs, green onions, and cooked bacon.
Step 2: Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and place the second tortilla over everything.
Step 3: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 4: Cook the quesadilla until the cheese is melted and the outside is golden.
Step 5: Slice and serve.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Breakfast Quesadilla Variations
- Add salsa inside before cooking.
- Serve with sour cream.
- Use leftover vegetables for added texture.
👉 Try my Hidden Veggie Chocolate Muffins for a sweet breakfast recipe.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Layering cheese on both sides helps it hold together.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla.
- Press lightly with a spatula for even browning.
- Let rest briefly before slicing.
Recipe FAQs – Breakfast Quesadilla
It is best fresh but can be reheated briefly.
It is best enjoyed immediately for best texture.
Yes, sausage or ham work well.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with salsa.
- Add fresh fruit on the side.
- Pair with yogurt.
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Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store up to 2 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for best texture.
- Reheat: Warm in skillet for best crispness.
👉 My Blueberry Oatmeal Cups are a great make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.
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Breakfast Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 medium flour tortillas
- ¼ cup Colby jack cheese
- 2 cooked scrambled eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon
- ½ tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Layer half the cheese, eggs, onions, and bacon on one tortilla.
- Top with remaining cheese and second tortilla.
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook until cheese melts and tortilla is golden.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Cook over medium heat for even browning.
- Best served fresh.
- Customize with additional fillings if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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