Description
This Cheddar Egg Quesadilla recipe is a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch option that combines fluffy scrambled eggs with sharp cheddar cheese, all folded inside warm, crispy tortillas. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy stovetop dish perfect for busy mornings or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 30 ml milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Quesadilla
- 4 large all-purpose flour tortillas (20–25 cm)
- 200 grams shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 30 grams unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and add the milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is fully combined and slightly frothy, ensuring a light and fluffy texture when cooked.
- Scramble the Eggs: Heat 15 grams of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and let it sit undisturbed until the edges begin to set. Gently fold the eggs from the edges towards the center until they’re about 80% cooked but still glossy. Remove from heat and transfer the eggs to a plate.
- Prepare the Skillet for Quesadillas: Wipe the skillet clean, then return it to medium-low heat and melt 7.5 grams of butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place one tortilla in the skillet and evenly sprinkle 50 grams of shredded cheddar cheese over its entire surface. Spoon half of the scrambled eggs onto one half of the tortilla, then fold the empty half over the filling, pressing gently to seal it.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and the cheese has fully melted. Flip carefully to avoid spilling the filling.
- Serve and Repeat: Remove the quesadilla to a cutting board. Repeat the layering and cooking process with the remaining butter, tortillas, cheese, and eggs. Let each quesadilla rest for one minute before slicing into wedges and serving warm.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier cooking and flipping of quesadillas.
- Adjust the amount of cheese or eggs per quesadilla based on preference or tortilla size.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for added flavor.
- To keep quesadillas warm while cooking batch, place them on a baking sheet in a low oven (around 100°C / 212°F).
- For a crispier texture, you can lightly toast tortillas before assembling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
