Description
These Bacon, Egg & Cheese Quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch option. Crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese are folded inside warm flour tortillas and cooked on a griddle until golden brown and melty. Perfectly paired with salsa or sour cream for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Quesadilla Ingredients
- 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 8 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded (4 ounces)
- Salsa and/or sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat to your desired crispness. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain excess grease. Retain about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Scramble Eggs: Add the slightly beaten eggs to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are fully set and no longer runny. Remove from heat.
- Crumble Bacon: Break the cooked bacon into small pieces or crumbles and set aside.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat a griddle or large flat skillet over medium-high heat until hot and ready for cooking the quesadillas.
- Assemble and Cook Quesadillas: Place one tortilla on the griddle. Spread one-fourth of the scrambled eggs evenly over half of the tortilla, then sprinkle one-fourth of the crumbled bacon and one-fourth of the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Cook until the bottom side is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side until browned and the cheese has melted.
- Slice and Repeat: Remove the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and slice into 3-4 wedges. Repeat the assembly and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the quesadillas hot with salsa and/or sour cream, if desired, for dipping or topping.
Notes
- You can adjust the crispiness of the bacon to your preference.
- For a healthier option, use reduced-fat cheese or turkey bacon.
- Try adding diced vegetables such as bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
- If you don’t have a griddle, a large non-stick skillet works perfectly.
- Make sure to keep the heat at medium-high to prevent burning while allowing the cheese to melt thoroughly.
