Description
This breakfast quesadilla combines creamy soft scrambled eggs with melty cheese and a fresh avocado salsa, all wrapped in a golden, crispy tortilla. It’s a perfect high-protein, flavorful way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Quesadilla:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for toasting
- For the Avocado Salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over low heat. Pour in the eggs and gently stir with a spatula until just barely set and soft. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, combine all avocado salsa ingredients. Gently mix and set aside.
- Place one tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half of the cheese over half the tortilla, top with the scrambled eggs, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Fold the tortilla over to make a half-moon shape.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with the second tortilla if making two.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately with avocado salsa on top or on the side.
Notes
- Use low heat for soft scrambled eggs to maintain creaminess.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon, sausage, or veggies inside the quesadilla for extra flavor.
- Swap the flour tortillas for gluten-free ones if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 270mg
Keywords: breakfast quesadilla, soft scrambled eggs, avocado salsa, egg tortilla, quick breakfast