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    Home » Eggs & Potatoes » Breakfast Quesadilla

    Breakfast Quesadilla

    First Published: Nov 7, 2018 · Modified: Dec 16, 2021 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    Quick and easy breakfast quesadilla featuring scrambled eggs, chorizo, red bell peppers, Mexican cheese blend, mozzarella and a delicious roasted tomato salsa. Ready in 30 minutes or less!
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    Stacked breakfast quesadilla on a brown plate with salsa

    Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. I love breakfast foods and can eat them any time of day. This breakfast quesadilla is similar to my popular breakfast panini, breakfast nachos and breakfast pinwheels in that it features scrambled eggs and is quick and easy to make. It will keep you satisfied all morning and you can dress it up any way you like. I love recipes that are versatile like that.

    This is a relatively healthy breakfast quesadilla. It has less than 400 calories and contains 13 grams of protein. If you are on a low carb or keto diet, you can make a keto-friendly version with low carb tortillas or make your own low carb tortillas. Simply So Healthy has a great recipe for making low carb tortillas out of mozzarella cheese and almond flour.

    This recipe is featured in our lineup of quick and easy breakfast recipes. Check them out for more breakfast goodness!

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    • 🥚 Ingredients
    • 📝 Instructions
    • 🔪 Equipment
    • 💡 Tips
    • 🍳 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    🥚 Ingredients

    The roasted tomato salsa really adds a lot to this dish, I think. It's the same salsa that I used for my fish tacos. It adds a smoky flavor that pairs very well with the eggs and cheese. The recipe directions have the salsa going inside the breakfast quesadillas, but I think it would be delicious serving it on top of the quesadillas as well. That's what I mean about the versatility. I served mine with salsa fresca, as pictured, and they were yummy that way too. Make this recipe your own. 🙂

    Homemade Roasted Tomato Salsa

    • 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges.
    • 1 large red onion cut into wedges.
    • ¼ cup olive oil.
    • ¼ teaspoon salt.
    • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves.

    Quesadilla

    • 1 tsp. vegetable oil.
    • 1 large red bell pepper diced.
    • Chorizo crumbles. You can substitute sausage crumbles or cubed ham.
    • Shredded mozzarella cheese.
    • Shredded Mexican cheese blend.
    • 6 large eggs. Lightly beaten.
    • Salt and pepper.
    • 6 10-inch flour tortillas. If you're on a low carb diet, you can substitute store bought low carb tortillas or make your own.
    • Roasted tomato salsa (recipe included).

    📝 Instructions

    Homemade Roasted Tomato Salsa

    Step 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 2. Place tomatoes and onion in a shallow baking pan lined with aluminum foil.

    Step 3. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. of the oil, sprinkle with salt and toss to coat.

    Step 4. Roast in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

    Step 5. Place roasted tomatoes, onion and cilantro in a food processor and process until smooth, gradually adding the remaining oil.

    Quesadilla

    Step 1. Heat oil in a large skillet (large enough to accommodate tortilla) over medium heat.

    Step 2. Add ham  and red bell pepper; stir and cook until slightly browned and softened, about 4-5 minutes.

    Step 3. Add eggs; cook, stirring gently, until scrambled and set, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to bowl.

    Step 4. Clean out skillet and place 1 flour tortilla on the bottom of skillet. Spread 1-2 Tbsp. roasted tomato salsa over tortilla. Add Mexican cheese blend and mozzarella cheese over entire tortilla. Add egg mixture to one side of tortilla and fold tortilla over.

    Step 5. Cook until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is golden brown, 1-2 minutes more.

    Step 6. Allow quesadilla to cool about 8-10 minutes, then cut into wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or whatever your heart desires.

    Close up of stacked breakfast quesadilla on a brown plate

    🔪 Equipment

    • Baking sheet.
    • Food processor.
    • Large skillet.
    • Medium bowl.

    💡 Tips

    You can do a little preparation ahead of time to make this a quick and easy weekday meal. Prepare the roasted tomato salsa ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week. You can dice the red bell peppers ahead of time as well.

    🍳 Related Recipes

    More egg breakfast recipes to make and enjoy. A few of these are also Mexican inspired!

    • Breakfast Nachos
    • Breakfast Panini (Fast!)
    • Breakfast Street Tacos
    • Green Chile Breakfast Casserole

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    📖 Recipe

    Close up of stacked breakfast quesadilla on a brown plate

    Breakfast Quesadilla

    Heavenly Home Cooking
    Quick and easy breakfast quesadilla featuring scrambled eggs, chorizo, red bell peppers, Mexican cheese blend, mozzarella and a delicious roasted tomato salsa. Ready in 30 minutes or less!
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 392 kcal

    Equipment

    Baking sheet
    Food processor or blender
    Large skillet
    Medium bowl
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    Ingredients
     
     

    Roasted Tomato Salsa

    • 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
    • 1 large red onion cut into wedges
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves

    Quesadilla

    • 1 tsp. vegetable oil
    • 1 large red bell pepper diced
    • chorizo crumbles (sausage crumbles or cubed ham may be substituted)
    • shredded mozzarella cheese
    • shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • 6 large eggs lightly beaten
    • salt and pepper
    • 6 10-inch flour tortillas
    • roasted tomato salsa (recipe below)

    Instructions
     

    Roasted Tomato Salsa

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Place tomatoes and onion in a shallow baking pan lined with aluminum foil.
    • Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. of the oil, sprinkle with salt and toss to coat.
    • Roast in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
    • Place roasted tomatoes, onion and cilantro in a food processor and process until smooth, gradually adding the remaining oil.

    Quesadilla

    • Heat oil in a large skillet (large enough to accommodate tortilla) over medium heat.
    • Add ham  and red bell pepper; stir and cook until slightly browned and softened, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Add eggs; cook, stirring gently, until scrambled and set, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
    • Clean out skillet and place 1 flour tortilla on the bottom of skillet. Spread 1-2 Tbsp. roasted tomato salsa over tortilla. Add Mexican cheese blend and mozzarella cheese over entire tortilla. Add egg mixture to one side of tortilla and fold tortilla over.
    • Cook until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is golden brown, 1-2 minutes more.
    • Allow quesadilla to cool about 8-10 minutes, then cut into wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or whatever your heart desires.
      Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 392kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 41g (14%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Cholesterol: 186mg (62%)Sodium: 653mg (28%)Potassium: 365mg (10%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 1557IU (31%)Vitamin C: 42mg (51%)Calcium: 112mg (11%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

    Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Total Servings 6 servings
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    Hi, I'm Sandra! I believe that you can make a hearty and satisfying breakfast even if you're short on time. Here I share my best recipes which will hopefully help you start your day with ease, nourishment and joy.

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