Description
Start your day with this delicious Egg & Avocado Breakfast Quesadilla. A satisfying and easy-to-make breakfast option that combines creamy avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg & Avocado Breakfast Quesadilla:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1 large flour tortilla
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: salsa, hot sauce, or chopped fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or oil, pour in the eggs, and scramble until just set. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Lay the tortilla flat, sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla. Layer the scrambled eggs, avocado slices, and remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Wipe out the skillet, return it to medium heat, place the folded tortilla in the skillet, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from skillet, slice into wedges, and serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or sautéed onions.
- You can also use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
