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breakfast quesadillas

May 31, 2020 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 54 Comments

Breakfast quesadillas are ridiculously tasty and easy to make! Eggs and cheese are folded into a flour tortilla that’s crisped to perfection – all in just one skillet!

Breakfast quesadillas on a plate with some avocado and salsa.

Happy Sunday, friendly faces!

I’m writing this while watching the space launch, so apologies in advance for any missing words or trailing thoughts… But I did just see a small stuffed dinosaur floating around on the spacecraft, so HELLO WHAT’S GOING ON. Okay. Let’s talk breakfast.

It is, without question, my favourite meal of the day. So much so that I have absolutely no qualms with eating it for every meal. And while I almost always (read: always) gravitate towards a sweet breakfast, I have no issues with savoury breakfast foods for lunch or dinner. I’m still wondering about that dinosaur, though…

But I digress! If you’re a fan of savoury breakfasts, or eggs, or cheese, or quesadillas, or things you can dunk in salsa, then I think you’ll really enjoy these breakfast quesadillas.

Breakfast quesadillas on a plate with some avocado and salsa.

How To Make Breakfast Quesadillas

One of the best things about this recipe is that you cook the eggs and brown the tortilla in the same skillet, meaning there’s no reason to light multiple burners and watch/wash multiple skillets. You just: cook the eggs, top with the tortilla, FLIP, let the tortilla cook, FOLD, brown both side of the tortilla, and DONE.

But here it is slightly more broken down:

  • Skillet selection is important! You want to use a 10″ non-stick skillet so that the cooked eggs have the same diameter as the tortilla. If you use a bigger skillet, things won’t line up as nicely. We want them to be nice and neat. It’s also not a horrible idea to add a small amount of oil to the pan… just to be extra sure nothing sticks.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl before you pour them into the skillet. You want the yolks to break and combine with the whites before they go into the pan. Here’s when you’d add your salt. To taste, of course.
  • Cook the eggs over medium-low heat until they’ve set (they shouldn’t slide around the pan, but a little gooeyness on the top is okay). This is when you know it’s time to add the spinach and half of the cheese, or 2 Tbsp (15 g). Sprinkle those across the surface of the eggs and lay the tortilla right on top of everything.
  • I promise that flipping isn’t scary as long as you’re using a good non-stick and/or greased pan. Just take a large spatula and use it to get under the the eggs before flipping. You can even run it all around the edges to make sure nothing is stuck. Then just… FLOOP. Nailed it.
  • When the tortilla is on the bottom, give it a couple of minutes to cook completely flat before adding the remaining cheese and using your spatula to fold it in half. I recommend sprinkling the cheese over only half of the eggs and folding the quesadilla on top of that. Then just let it cook on each side until desired level of crispiness is reached. AND DONE!
  • Here’s where you cut the quesadilla in half (or into 4 mini pizza slices) and eat! I recommend eating it immediately and serving with your favourite dips or toppings (but definitely try salsa and avocado slices).
Breakfast quesadillas on a plate.

Okay, But What Are They Like?

Like I said earlier, if you like eggs, or cheese, or quesadillas, or things you can dunk in salsa, then I think you’ll really enjoy these. They’re packed with flavour and ooey-gooey cheesiness, and you can customize them based on your dietary needs or preferences.

Looking to cut back on fat and/or cholesterol? Replace one (or both) of the eggs with egg whites and use either a low-fat or non-dairy cheese. Need them to be gluten-free? Use a gluten-free tortilla. Need more than one? Double or triple the recipe. Want them for lunch or dinner? Enjoy them for lunch or dinner! You do you boo, and enjoy this easy and ridiculously tasty breakfast/lunch/dinner option.

Oh, and the dinosaur was a zero G indicator.

Happy eating!

Sliced breakfast quesadilla halves stacked on top of each other.

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breakfast quesadillas


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5 from 24 reviews

  • Author: Amanda @ Running with Spoons
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs*
  • pinch of salt
  • small handful of baby spinach, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) shredded cheese of choice
  • 1 8″ flour tortilla**

Instructions

  1. Heat a 10″ non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. You can coat it with a small amount of oil just to make extra sure that nothing sticks.
  2. Add the eggs and salt to a small bowl and beat them with a fork until the yolks and whites are fully combined. Pour the eggs into the skillet and rotate it until the eggs completely cover the bottom.
  3. When the eggs have mostly set, top them with the spinach and 2 Tbsp (15 g) of cheese. Lay the tortilla on top and wait about 30 seconds for the cheese to melt. This will help the tortilla stick to everything.
  4. Use a large spatula to get underneath the eggs and flip everything over. When the tortilla is on the bottom, allow it to cook completely flat for about 2 minutes before sprinkling the remaining cheese on one half of the eggs. Fold the quesadilla in half over the cheese and allow it to cook on each side until desired level of crispiness is reached. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and cut it in half before enjoying immediately with your favourite dips or toppings.

Notes

* You can also use one egg and two egg whites or just 4 egg whites.

** If you need these to be gluten-free, use a gluten-free tortilla.

  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins

Keywords: breakfast, eggs, cheese, quesadilla, protein, easy, quick, recipe

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  1. Jenny

    October 14, 2022 at 4:30 pm

    outstanding and very quick to make dish cant wait to make them again

    ★★★★★

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  2. Timothy Woods

    August 4, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    I just made this recipe for the first time and it was so easy! I love that the ingredients are things I keep in my pantry so there’s no additional shopping to do. The quesadillas came out delicious, too. The whole family loved them.

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  3. Vanessa

    August 4, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    Thanks for the awesome recipe.

    ★★★★★

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  4. AN

    July 30, 2022 at 10:47 pm

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    • Catherine Leigh

      November 4, 2022 at 9:49 pm

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  5. Mate Mate US

    July 28, 2022 at 5:27 am

    Thanks for sharing such loving content. I was searching for a new dish for breakfast and it ends with quesadillas.

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  6. Neha1604

    July 25, 2022 at 12:33 am

    Thanks for sharing such helpful content. The given information is exactly what I was searching for and found very simply. The first time I am reading your article but I found it easy to understand. This helps me to know the importance of it.

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  8. alex

    July 22, 2022 at 11:28 pm

    I LOVE savoury breakfast, and this recipe sounds quite easy too! Thanks!

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  9. Arab News

    July 20, 2022 at 1:25 am

    Thank you for sharing this amazing information.

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  10. waffle game

    June 22, 2022 at 2:55 am

    Because you will be mixing all of the ingredients in ONE BOWL, you should use a bowl that is rather large in order to facilitate the mixing process.

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  11. Chef Paul

    June 20, 2022 at 2:23 am

    I made these quesadillas when you first posted this recipe and this has been on our regular breakfast (and sometimes lunch) rotation ever since! Thanks!

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    June 16, 2022 at 1:22 pm

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  13. Autumn

    May 22, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    Hello! Are you done posting on this blog? I would love to see an update!

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  14. retro bowl

    May 9, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    this cake is delicious, my family all love it, thank you

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  15. Christina

    February 1, 2022 at 6:14 am

    Delicious, super easy to make, quick clean up, and toddler approved! My son and I enjoyed making and eating these together. Thank you for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

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  17. slope game

    January 21, 2022 at 9:07 am

    That was something I read last week and tried out yesterday. It was a fantastic breakfast!! My hubby is also looking forward to getting those quesadillas once more. Thank you for sharing these with us. Instead of sharp cheddar cheese, I used mozzarella cheese. It was very yummy.

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  18. Daly

    December 25, 2021 at 2:10 am

    this recipe sounds quite easy !!

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  19. bubble shooter

    December 24, 2021 at 12:17 am

    This is a fantastic website , thanks for sharing!

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  20. Chick Fil A menu

    October 30, 2021 at 6:20 pm

    I made this recipe today for my boyfriend, he says I’m an excellent cook, but the credit is all yours, Amanda! Thank you for your help!

    ★★★★★

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  21. Stefanie Harror

    September 24, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    I have read that last week and we tryed it yesterday. It was an outstanding breakfeast !! My husband is also excited to get those quesadillas again. Thanks for sharing them

    Reply
  22. Anonymous

    September 12, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Hey,

    Is everything all right?? It doesn’t seem normal to only see a post from many months ago. Have you abandoned Spoons or no?

    Thank you, Best wishes

    Reply
    • Catherine Miele

      November 4, 2022 at 9:53 pm

      She abandoned it and her followers. You meant nothing to her. She was a white privileged fake like everyone else with a blog.

      Reply
  23. Corrie

    September 8, 2021 at 7:44 am

    We made these on the grill for lunch today, and they were divine. Definitely a staple here from now on. I used Mexican cheddar cheese. I want to ask, can you make these ahead and freeze or have them as a grab and microwave at the office?

    ★★★★★

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  24. Jamie Hilly

    July 5, 2021 at 3:07 am

    I made this with mozzarella instead of sharp cheddar cheese. It was so yummyyyy!

    ★★★★★

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  25. Susan Poolarea

    June 11, 2021 at 2:15 am

    Thanks! As always very special, delicious Quesadillas!!

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    Big fan on quesadillas and even bigger fan of eating them anytime of the day! 🙂

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  27. Malissa

    February 25, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    Oh, yummy yum yum! I used to eat quesadillas on daily in middle school. I’m thinking about creating vegan quesadillas very soon–all I have to do is find a really good tortilla brand to use!

    ★★★★★

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  28. Melinda

    February 23, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    Are you ok? Where did you go? I’m concerned the recovery section about your eating disorder is coming soon. I hope you’re alright.

    Reply
    • Jess

      May 8, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      I’ve always thought it was a little strange that she continued to blog for so long with all these recipes that are free if everything, like it manifested in yet another more Orthorexia type eating disorder. I’m hoping the hiatus is due to her being married and happy and hopefully finding peace. I’ve suffered with an ED myself and kicked it to the curb around the time I met my husband and marrying him helped me. So I’m hoping the same for her. No more substituting spaghetti squash for pasta every time we want to have a pasta meal! Sheesh. And I’m more fit than ever once I started stressing less and eating normally but still healthy.

      Reply
  29. Lida Kieu

    January 28, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    A nutritious, light breakfast. That’s so fast and convenent

    ★★★★★

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  30. Jeremy

    January 10, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    Amanda where did you go damnitt.

    Reply
  31. Tammy

    December 27, 2020 at 2:28 am

    Are you still blogging?

    Reply
  32. Anthony Allen

    December 7, 2020 at 12:43 am

    Two of my favorite things combined! This looks so good, definitely a great way to start your day.

    ★★★★★

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  33. puzzle jisaw

    November 21, 2020 at 1:43 am

    Is this your diet for weight loss? puzzle jigsaw

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  34. Long

    October 30, 2020 at 9:20 am

    this was delicious!!! I actually didn’t have any vegetables on hand so I made it with eggs, salsa, garlic powder, S&P. It still was amazing. Thank you for the idea! And I love they way you write your detailed and specific instructions. Thanks Amanda!

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  35. Mira Ingemann

    October 25, 2020 at 4:34 am

    Really really delicious 😋😍

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  36. Long

    October 6, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    Awesome. What a great breakfast. I followed your recipe this morning. After that I had a delicious and full meal. Thanks for the helpful and great article. Great food.

    ★★★★★

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  37. Simon

    September 24, 2020 at 2:45 am

    Quesadillas have become one of my favorite choices for breakfast. Thank you for introducing this easy way of making delicious quesadillas!

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  38. Emily

    September 23, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    WOW the tortillas look amazing! That COLOR! Already saved this to my list and I will definitely try it.

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      September 25, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Woohoo! I hope you like them, Emily!

      Reply
      • Catherine

        November 4, 2022 at 9:54 pm

        Stop shaming and being a white privileged.snob.

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  39. Jeff

    September 23, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    I LOVE savoury breakfast, and this recipe sounds quite easy too! Thanks!

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    • Jeff

      July 17, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      I LOVE savoury breakfast, and this recipe sounds quite easy too! Thanks!

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  40. Sarah

    July 22, 2020 at 7:34 am

    I FINALLY got to try this recipe, after having it on my wish list for so long. Pretty easy and SO good! Thanks for this creative cooking inspiration.

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