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Crispy golden Breakfast Quesadilla cut into quarters and served with salsa and avocado on a plate.

Breakfast Quesadilla – Easy Cheesy Morning Wrap

5 from 1 vote
This Breakfast Quesadilla is a quick, cheesy, and satisfying way to start your morning. Filled with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and crispy bacon, it’s a warm handheld breakfast that takes less than 15 minutes to make. The tortilla gets golden and crunchy, while the filling stays creamy and flavorful. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or brunch, this quesadilla delivers everything you love about a hot breakfast in one easy-to-cook wrap. Serve it with salsa or avocado slices for the perfect finishing touch.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 slices of bacon or ham
  • 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ small onion, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • 10 g butter or oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Salsa or avocado slices (for serving)

Equipment

  • Frying pan or skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon: In a pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
    Crispy bacon frying in a pan on the stove for breakfast quesadilla filling
  2. Sauté the veggies: In the same pan, add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
    Chopped onion and red bell pepper being sautéed for breakfast quesadilla recipe
  3. Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into the pan and stir gently until just cooked.
    Scrambled eggs cooking in a pan with vegetables for breakfast quesadilla
  4. Assemble the quesadilla: Place a tortilla in a clean pan. Add half the cheese, the scrambled eggs, bacon pieces, and top with more cheese. Cover with the second tortilla.
    Assembling the Breakfast Quesadilla with scrambled eggs, bacon, and melted cheese between two tortillas in a pan.
  5. Toast until golden: Cook for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Slice into quarters and serve hot with salsa or avocado.
    Crispy golden Breakfast Quesadilla cut into quarters and served with salsa and avocado on a plate.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and add spinach or mushrooms.
  • Use two kinds of cheese (cheddar + mozzarella) for extra creaminess.
  • You can prep the filling in advance and assemble the quesadilla right before serving.