These epic Breakfast babies were inspired by the quesadillas Ben and I had for brunch at Jethro’s a few weeks ago. They’re incredibly easy and great for a weekend breakfast or BFD (breakfast for dinner, y’all.) I whipped them up for brunch yesterday and Ben and I both devoured!
Crisped tortillas encase a hearty filling of scrambled eggs, bacon, smoked cheese, and green onions. Slathered with homemade guacamole – they are basically off the charts.
Start by cooking 3 slices bacon then draining them on a paper towel-lined plate. Once they’re cool, crumble ’em up.
Drain the fat out of the skillet then discard (or keep if that’s your preference.) To discard, I line a bowl with foil then pour the fat inside and toss when it cools. Easy, and no cleanup!
In the same skillet pour 3 eggs whisked with salt and pepper then scramble.
Now spray a separate skillet or griddle with nonstick spray and add 1 large tortilla in the center. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the whole thing then add half the scrambled eggs on one half of the tortilla.
The breakfast quesadillas I ordered at Jethro’s had smoked pork which I don’t, you know, usually keep on hand, so to mimic the flavor I used smoked gruyere. Love, love, love this cheese, which I get right at the cheese counter in the regular grocery store. It is especially mind melting when paired with apple slices. The smokey-sweet combo is incredible.
Alright, add half the crumbled bacon then chopped green onions.
Fold the tortilla over then cook until golden brown on one side. Flip then do the same on the other.
Slice with a pizza cutter and serve ’em up hot!
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Breakfast Quesadillas
Description
Breakfast Quesadillas pack all the best of breakfast into one piping hot, crispy tortilla - in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon
- 3 eggs
- salt & pepper
- 2 large tortillas
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese (I used smoked gruyere)
- 1 green onion, chopped
Directions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain then pour out grease and discard. Whisk eggs together with salt and pepper then scramble in the same skillet as the bacon. Remove to a plate then set aside.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat then spray with nonstick spray. Add a tortilla then sprinkle half the cheese over the entire tortilla. Layer half the eggs, bacon, cheese, and green onion on one half of the tortilla then fold the other half over. Cook until golden brown on one side then flip and cook until golden brown on the other. Remove to a cutting board then cut into wedges with a pizza slicer. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I mashed up some guacamole to mound on top of the hot and cheesy quesadillas and it. Was. GOOD! I highly recommend you don’t skip this step. Enjoy!
Sara 09.09.2013
Girl Talk!! We used to play that game over and over at slumber parties…and then we would prank call our latest boy crushes. Ah, the days before cell phones and internet!
Totally making those breakfast quesadillas tomorrow morning.
Debtgirl 09.09.2013
That is a seriously yummy looking breakfast! Lincoln is growing fast! He will be four before you know it! Your mom is the luckiest mom! Next to you!
Cookbook Queen 09.09.2013
These quesadillas have me questioning breakfast as I know it. I’ve been missing out!!
Becky @ Olives n Wine 09.09.2013
Lincoln’s tummy is so adorable! He’s such a little man :) I bet he’s babbling about he can’t wait to be able to eat all of the yummy things that mommy creates!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking 09.09.2013
I could definitely go for those breakfast quesadillas!
Tom T. 09.09.2013
I do breakfast burritos now, so why not breakfast quesadillas? Sounds great! Mmmm…beer tasting.
Jess @ The Dreaming Foodie 09.09.2013
Wow, these look amazing! I will be trying them the next chance I get – maybe this coming up weekend! Thanks for the fabulous recipe. And, Lincoln is just perfect — such a cute little guy!
Sara Howe 09.09.2013
Breakfast quesadillas…why didn’t I think of that!!! This will be the perfect breakfast for my Kindergartner before heading to school in the mornings!! I’d love it if you’d stop by and link up to my new link party, Feed Me Friday
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health 09.09.2013
Haha- I love his “whatcha talkin bout Willis” face. He is too freakin’ cute.
Ben looked great in that hat! I bet he’s thrilled about the win over the Gators too.
I’m surprised you are scared of deer, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of someone getting attacked by one but I guess you never know.
Love your idea for breakfast quesadillas, they look delicious!
Mary Paine 09.09.2013
Scrambies,bacon,cheese and onion you can’t go wrong any time of day.
Lincoln is chunking up nicely. Getting that sweet little Buddah tummy in a onsie. Fun stage, enjoy.
Jackie 09.09.2013
Saw you last Tuesday morning on this exact trail. I was the sweaty mess with the cute German Shorthaired Pointer. Isn’t that trail awesome? And I love the deer. If you are lucky, you’ll get to see the huge buck that wanders around back there too. I always stop running and let him pass on by ;-)
C. 09.09.2013
His little faces are so precious!! That quesadilla sounds amazing. I’m always intimidated by getting the cheese to melt properly. Will have to give it another try!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles 09.09.2013
I adore his little faces! So, so cute. And you can never go wrong with breakfast for dinner…or Mexican food at any time of the day ;-)
Stephanie @cookinfanatic 09.09.2013
Those faces, ahhh so cute!!! Whatcha talkin bout Willis has got to be my fave lol love it :)
Brittany 09.09.2013
These look amazing!! I am semi-fearful of gruyere but really feel like this might be the perfect recipe to try it on for size!
Your child literally has me grinning every time I see his pictures…I just knew he was gonna be super good looking and adorable :D
Catherine Gaede 09.22.2013
i had a four-cheese omelette this morning featuring gruyere, and it may have been a ‘best ever’! i grew up at a time when quiche was being introduced to america, and i’ve experimented for decades, and not found another cheese better suited for anything paired with eggs. if you’re still uncertain, you may want to cut it with something like jack to minimize the ‘bite’ but i’m hoping you’ll be convinced. cheers!
Maggie 09.09.2013
Ok, GREAT tip on using foil to get rid of grease! I’m always digging around in our recycling bin for an empty can. Yuk!
Madison 09.09.2013
Those quesadillas look SO amazing! I haven’t had a breakfast one before but would love to try it out now.
Haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine 09.09.2013
These breakfast quesadillas are genius! mmmm, I want to whip some up right now! So cheesy.
Danielle @ It's A Harleyyy Life 09.09.2013
I love quesadillas– especially breakfast ones!
Kristin 09.09.2013
Love the pics of Lincoln; what a doll! I just discard the fat in a can (usually tuna, it’s the perfect size). I always keep a couple under the sink so they’re handy when I need to pour off grease, and then refrigerate. Easy and neat.