Best Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe

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Best breakfast quesadillas feature scrambled eggs with crispy bacon and perfectly melted cheese inside golden, crispy fried tortillas for easy yet incredibly pleasing breakfast satisfaction. This ultimate breakfast combination delivers everything you want in morning meals through proper preparation techniques that ensure ideal textures. The crispy tortillas provide perfect contrast to creamy eggs and melted cheese while bacon adds smoky richness that makes these truly the best breakfast quesadillas.

Best breakfast quesadilla halves on a blue plate

This quesadilla has scrambled eggs with bacon and melted cheese inside crispy fried tortillas for an easy pleasing breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 quesadillas
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Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs

  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 2 (8 inch) flour tortillas

  • 1 teaspoon butter, softened, or to taste

  • cooking spray

  • ½ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients for making breakfast quesadillas on a table, including tortillas, eggs, shredded cheese, cooked bacon, butter, and sauce bottle

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  2. Crack eggs into a small bowl. Add crumbled bacon and whisk until well combined.

    A bowl of whisked eggs with small bits of cooked bacon, a whisk placed inside

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  3. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Pour egg mixture into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

    Scrambled eggs with pieces of cooked bacon in a frying pan with a spatula

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  4. Lightly butter one side of each tortilla. Warm a separate, dry skillet over medium-low heat.

    A tortilla being spread with butter on a plate, beside a butter knife and a small dish of butter

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  5. Place one tortilla into the warm skillet with the buttered side facing down. Spoon 1/2 of the scrambled egg mixture over one half of the tortilla.

    Quesadilla preparation in a frying pan with scrambled eggs and filling on one side of a tortilla

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  6. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Colby-Jack cheese over the egg mixture and fold the tortilla over top. Cook, turning as needed, until tortilla is toasted and crispy and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat to make second quesadilla.

    Half-folded quesadilla in a skillet being cooked

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

476 Calories
29g Fat
29g Carbs
25g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 476
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g37%
Saturated Fat 14g69%
Cholesterol 244mg81%
Sodium 995mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 29g11%
Dietary Fiber 2g6%
Protein 25g50%
Potassium 234mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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