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!
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Holly Kesecker 09.04.2018
I could not get the recipe to print.
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Hi Holly! Are you getting an error message? Or what was happening when you clicked “print recipe”?
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I just saw your website for the first time. I got your recipe through Yummly.
I think your family is just darling and I enjoyed reading your doings with them.
I live in New Jersey and it is nice to see how you all live in Iowa.
I will try this recipe. Thank you, Diane
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This Was A Very Simple Breakfast, And I Really Did Enjoy It
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So glad to hear it, Ty! Thanks for your feedback!
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how would these be to make ahead and freeze for quick breakfast on the go anyone try that
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These breakfast quesadillas look amazing. I will be trying them tomorrow morning :)
Lincoln is so adorable!
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Becky 11.12.2013
I finally made these, and they were a HIT! And, you’re right, the guacamole really takes them over the top!
Alley @ Alley's Recipe Book 11.01.2013
Yum! Totally making this for breakfast tomorrow morning! :)
Daniel Parkoff 09.29.2013
I saw it your pics of Le Creuset big orange flame skillet that I have same 2 Le Creuset skillets, Bigger one 12″ #30 round yellow dijon skillet and another one 9″ #23 round oragne flame skillet that 5-1/4 years old from June 2008 that I still have them, its awesome! I copy/paste your recipe breakfast and save it in my document. =)
Rita 09.23.2013
Love this recipe !!! I’m going to have BFD tonight. I have some leftover ham I think I’ll use instead of bacon, Or I may make both and see which one my husband likes best…Thanks again Iowa girl
DeAnn 09.16.2013
You are truly blessed. Your pictures are full of love and happiness. You have a beautiful family. That little one is cute as a button.
Thanks for the great recipes. Enjoy following you and your loved ones.
Many blessings and keep the pics coming. They make us all smile ;)
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