Breakfast Quesadilla

BY Alexis Stewart, BS in Dietetics Published September 3, 2026
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This is a quick, filling breakfast (or any meal!) made with scrambled eggs and melted cheese in a crispy tortilla. It provides a combination of protein, carbohydrates, and fat and can easily be customized with vegetables, salsa, or your favorite breakfast ingredients.

Breakfast Quesadilla

Serving Size:
1
Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 large tortilla
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese
  • Cooking spray
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition Bonus

  • Don’t have a skillet or stove? No worries, make this a breakfast burrito instead, using the Microwave Scrambled Eggs recipe.
  • Add leftover veggies, like peppers, onions, or leafy greens, for a pop of color and extra vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
  • Try a whole-grain tortilla for more fiber.

Directions

  1. Scramble eggs in a lightly greased skillet.
  2. Remove the eggs and place the tortilla in the skillet.
  3. Add eggs and cheese to one half of the tortilla.
  4. Fold in half and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.
  5. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 quesadilla
Servings1
Amount Per Serving
Calories480
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g
39%
Saturated Fat12g
60%
Trans Fat0g
Sodium820mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate38g
13%
Dietary Fiber2g
8%
Sugar0g
Protein26g
52%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition information is an estimate. Actual values may vary depending on product brands, substitutions, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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cheese • eggs • tortilla

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