Description
Make these crispy, cheesy egg and cheese quesadillas in just 15 minutes! A perfect high-protein breakfast that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Mexican blend)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 tbsp milk (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and scramble the eggs until just set. Remove from heat.
3. Place one tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat.
4. Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over the tortilla, then add the scrambled eggs on top.
5. Add the remaining cheese and place the second tortilla on top.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until golden and crispy.
7. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa or sour cream.
Notes
– Use fresh tortillas for the best texture.
– Cook over medium heat to prevent burning.
– Don’t overfill to make flipping easier.
– Try different cheese blends for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g