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4-Ingredient Breakfast Quesadilla
You’ll want to make our easy, 4-ingredient Breakfast Quesadilla again and again. This unique method is fast, fun, and results in a mouthwatering breakfast (or dinner) in minutes. Save this recipe!
Yield: 1 large quesadilla (1-2 servings) 1x
Total: 5-7 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces (see alternative filling ideas in cooking notes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (8-inch) flour tortilla (I prefer to use whole wheat)
- Cooking spray
- 4–6 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, plus more to taste
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Instructions
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- Cook Bacon: Heat a medium (10-inch) non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Saute the bacon until desired doneness, 2-3 minutes, and remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe excess oil from the skillet, leaving a little behind for the eggs.
- Cook Eggs: In a measuring cup, whisk 2 eggs. Add to the hot pan and swirl to spread evenly over the bottom in a thin layer.
- Add Tortilla & Cheese: When eggs are nearly cooked through, which is only about 1 minute or so, sprinkle the top evenly with the cooked bacon and 2-3 tablespoons shredded cheese. Cover with a tortilla and spray the top with cooking spray. Use a large spatula to get under the egg and carefully flip over (so the tortilla is now on the bottom).
- Finish & Serve: Sprinkle another 2-3 tablespoons of cheese on top of the egg. Fold the tortilla in half and saute on both sides until golden brown. Remove to a cutting board and cut into wedges. Optionally, serve with salsa, pico de gallo, or guacamole.
Freeze For Later: Prepare as directed, fully cool, cut into wedges. Freeze flat in single layers divided by parchment paper in a gallon-sized freezer bag.
Prepare From Frozen: You have a few options for reheating:
- Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or thaw in the microwave using the defrost setting. Warm gently over low heat in a skillet (or in the microwave, but they won’t be crispy.)
- Place frozen quesadillas into a toaster oven or air fryer at 350˚F and reheat until warmed through and cheese is melted.
Notes/Tips
- Tip for Doubling the Recipe: Double the amount of bacon to save time. Use half for each quesadilla.
- Gluten-Free Version: Use an 8-inch gluten-free tortilla.
- Dairy-Free Version: Either omit the cheese completely or replace with a dairy-free cheese alternative like Daiya brand.
- Ideas to Use in Place of Bacon:
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers or mushrooms – Add a pat of butter or a swirl of cooking oil to the pan and saute until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- 1/4 cup chopped deli ham – Either warm in the pan or don’t bother warming.
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach – Add directly to the eggs. Don’t bother warming.
