Breakfast Quesadillas are an easy recipe, loaded with your favorite savory breakfast staples. So good, you’ll want to make them daily!
When you want an extra cheesy, crispy version of a Breakfast Burrito, these tasty quesadillas are sure to hit the spot. With the same fillings as a burrito, this easy, kid-friendly Breakfast is perfect for busy mornings when you need a hearty meal fast.
Sabrina’s Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
These quick and savory Breakfast Quesadillas are great on school days, or busy weekends for a fast morning meal. You can easily double or triple the recipe without breaking the budget. And it’s a great “breakfast for dinner” recipe, especially on those nights when you need to throw something together with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 12 tater tots
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 4 flour tortillas , burrito sized
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 6 slices bacon , cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Bake tater tots according to package instructions until crispy and browned.
- Cut each tater tot in half through the middle.
- Heat a large heavy skillet on medium-low heat and add butter.
- Beat eggs, salt and black pepper together and add to the skillet.
- Cook the scrambled eggs until just set, then remove to a plate to cool.
- Using a brush, brush oil onto your skillet and add a tortilla.
- Top with ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese in an even layer.
- Top with half the eggs, half the bacon and half the tater tots.
- Top with ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Top with second tortilla.
- Brush the top with oil.
- Press down gently with spatula.
- Let cook for 3-4 minutes until the tortilla starts to brown.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla.
- Cook the second side for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and place on a cutting board.
- Cut with a large sharp knife or a pizza cutter and cut into quarters.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition
Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1433mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 479mg | Iron: 2mg
