Description
A warm, crispy, and creamy breakfast quesadilla layered with scrambled eggs, mashed avocado, and melty cheese between golden tortillas. Quick and satisfying start to the day.
Ingredients
2 medium tortillas
2 large eggs
1/2 ripe avocado, mashed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: baby spinach, arugula, or microgreens
Instructions
- Mash the avocado and spread evenly over one tortilla.
- Scramble the eggs in a skillet over medium heat until just cooked; season with salt and pepper.
- Layer scrambled eggs over the avocado, then sprinkle with shredded cheese and add greens if using.
- Place the second tortilla on top and press gently.
- Toast the quesadilla in a skillet or panini press until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Add cooked bacon, black beans, or sautéed veggies for extra protein and nutrients.
- Drizzle hot sauce or salsa on top for added kick.
- Use whole wheat or low-carb tortillas as alternatives.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or toaster oven to keep tortillas crispy; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
