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!
Micah 09.09.2013
I haven’t made it to Confluence yet, but I love 515 Brewery (on University Blvd.). Check them out sometime if you get a chance.
Debra Mantey 09.09.2013
Wondered if you would consider posting Weight Watcher Points with your recipes?
karen downes 09.09.2013
You are a superstar for keeping up with blogging and taking care of that precious little boy. He is soooo cute! I can’t wait for “Iowa Baby Eats” blog haha.
Beth 09.09.2013
Mmm, i love quesadillas but lately I’m becoming a tortilla snob!! I’ve found a love for Trader Joes homemade white tortillas, but its not convenient to always have them on hand. I’ve tried “healthier” versions at the grocery and they are chewy. Any recommendations? Ps- my sons name is Lincoln “LJ” James ;). I’m reliving his newby days through your posts. Sooo precious!!!
Melissa 09.09.2013
I had the breakfast quesadilla with smoked pork last weekend at Jethro’s based on your recommendation. Yum! Just wish the cups of corn salsa were bigger….so good.
Candy 09.09.2013
LOVE those many faces of Lincoln….adorable!!
Christina (Sisters Running the Kitchen) 09.09.2013
you and your mom look so alike in that photo!
Geri 09.09.2013
Lincoln is such a joy! Seeing that happy baby gives me lots of hope for the future.. It is fun to see the changes as he grows.
Samantha 09.09.2013
Lincoln is such as cutie.. those faces! Ugh!
These look easy and delicious. Great idea for one of those nights when I don’t have anything planned for dinner!
Julie 09.09.2013
OMG Finn is getting so big! He’s a little boy now (as opposed to a toddler)! Love Lincoln’s many faces! LOL!
erin @hooleywithaz 09.09.2013
my husband and i have a tradition i like to call friday breakfast…where he makes me breakfast on friday mornings before i leave for work. it’s awesome. i have a request for this week now!
Lisa 09.09.2013
So glad you’re feeling well post-baby, and getting ready to run again. I had a baby in July, and couldn’t wait to get back out there to jog again. Wanted to tell you if you haven’t already, invest in a great supportive sports bra. I couldn’t get through a run now without mine. Your chest feels so heavy while you’re running if you’re nursing! It’s no joke.
Good luck! Enjoy your time with Lincoln!
Amy 09.09.2013
I can relate to your fear of deer — I’m absolutely terrified of cats! And then they always decide to come out and skulk around the neighborhood around dusk when I go on an evening walk. They pop up so unexpectedly, and it scares me every time!
58Teresa 09.09.2013
We made these at the Cafe with 3 eggs, cheddar, bacon and salsa. Oh they’re good, right?
jen 09.09.2013
Yum and great way to discard the fat. my friend down the street had girl talk and I would go over and we would play it all the time!
Lynn 09.09.2013
When a six-week-old has that much animation….you KNOW he’s been talked to alot, and hugged and paid attention to. It really makes a difference! Absolutely precious.
Alli 09.09.2013
I applaud you! I am an non-parent and I always encourage my new-mommy friends to let someone babysit and go out with their hubbies and enjoy themselves. NO ONE DOES IT! so finally I found someone who agrees with me…regardless of the guilt…just go out and do it!!!
Jamie @lifelovelemons 09.09.2013
Aww your little guy is just the cutest! And loving this mexican breakfast idea!
Becky 09.09.2013
I’m semi-afraid of deer, too. It’s the charging potential…I totally agree! If I come up to some, I shake my keys at them in some bizarre throw back to the original parent trap when the twins tell their dad’s girlfriend that hitting sticks together will keep mountain lions away.
Oh, and those quesadillas look awesome! Smoked cheese is the bomb!
Rachel 09.09.2013
Genius tip re: foil-lined bowl. I’ve been meaning to make breakfast quesadillas ever since you mentioned your meal at Jethro’s. We may just have to find some pork to smoke, because I know my husband would be all over that in a heartbeat!