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Four stacked, golden-brown slices of Crispy Breakfast Quesadilla filled with scrambled eggs and colorful peppers.

Crispy Breakfast Quesadilla

This recipe makes a satisfying breakfast quesadilla with a crispy exterior. Toasting the tortilla created a perfect crispy texture during testing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 quesadilla

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tortillas
  • 3 eggs scrambled Cook softly and remove from heat before fully dry.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook scrambled eggs softly and remove from heat before they are fully dry.
  • Heat butter in a skillet.
  • Place one tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle cheese, eggs, and peppers evenly over the tortilla. Top with the remaining cheese and the second tortilla.
  • Cook for 2–3 minutes per side over medium heat until the exterior is crispy and golden and the cheese fully melts.
  • Let the quesadilla rest for 1 minute before slicing.

Notes

Cut the quesadilla into triangles and serve with salsa or yogurt dip.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword Crispy Breakfast Quesadilla, Healthy Breakfast With Tortillas, Tortilla Breakfast Ideas Healthy, Tortilla Omelette Recipe