Description
This Fried Egg Quesadilla recipe combines the goodness of eggs, cheese, and tortillas for a satisfying and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed at any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas:
- 2 large flour tortillas
Eggs:
- 2 large eggs
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Others:
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- 2 tablespoons salsa or hot sauce (optional)
- Sour cream or avocado for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Eggs: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook until set, about 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Assemble Quesadilla: Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half the cheese, add the fried eggs, remaining cheese, and green onions. Top with the second tortilla.
- Cook Quesadilla: Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and cheese melts. Slice into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
- Enhance with cooked bacon, sautéed peppers, or black beans.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
