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cheddar eggs quesadillas

15-Minute Cheddar Eggs Quesadillas: Crispy Cheesy Bliss

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Fluffy scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar cheese folded into crispy flour tortillas make a satisfying breakfast or brunch.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large flour tortillas (810 inch)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until frothy.
  2. Scramble eggs in butter until slightly undercooked.
  3. Layer cheese and eggs on one tortilla half.
  4. Fold tortilla and cook until golden on both sides.
  5. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting.
  • Cook eggs slightly underdone before adding to tortilla.
  • Keep heat medium-low to prevent burning.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 395mg