This breakfast quesadilla recipe is a sponsored post with Egg Farmers of Canada. #WorldEggDay
Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, black beans, hot pepper and avocado are sandwiched between golden brown and crispy pan-fried tortillas for one satisfying breakfast. This breakfast quesadilla recipe is such a delicious way to start the day!
Don’t you just feel good buying local? I think it’s awesome that the eggs I buy at my local supermarket are from local egg farmers.
I love that these farmers take pride in producing the highest quality eggs for families to enjoy. In Canada, there’s eggs produced in every province by more than 1,000 farm families. How cool is that?
If you follow my blog (or Instagram) you know how much I love to support local whenever I can. For obvious reasons, it supports local families, who work and live right here.
Other than that, they are so fresh. Typically, eggs go from the farm to grocery store in less than a week. That means they’re not only fresh, there’s less environmental impact. Plus, living in Newfoundland (an island) most of our food is shipped from elsewhere so having food produced in my own home province makes me happy. I’m all about that life.
So, using those delicious local eggs, I opted to make an egg quesadilla recipe! So easy and satisfying for any meal of the day, really!
Ingredients for This Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
Of course, eggs are the primary ingredient here in these breakfast quesadillas. Other players are cheddar cheese (I used a jalapeno variety), black beans, hot peppers, avocado and green onion.
Really, the options are limitless! If you like more of an ingredient, add it. And if you feel like adding cooked, crispy bacon that would pair wonderfully too. This recipe is super flexible so you could easily please the whole family.
Did ya know that tomorrow, October 12th, is World Egg Day? Yep! Eggs are little powerhouses of nutrition (and flavour). They are super simple to whip up, whether you are boiling them, scrambling or cooking over-easy.
How many meals can you whip together in minutes like you can with eggs? Beyond the fact that they’re protein packed and so versatile, they’re also super budget friendly and tasty. What’s not to love?
How to Scramble Eggs
Scrambled eggs are super easy (and unbelievably quick) to whip up, which is why these breakfast quesadillas make for an easy breakfast (that could be enjoyed weekdays or weekends alike).
However, there is a technique to scrambling eggs. If you overcook them, they will start to release water and turn rubbery. Nobody wants that! So, how to you make scrambled eggs?
Start with fresh eggs (of course).
Crack into a bowl (no shells, please).
Add a pinch of salt and pepper. If you’re feeling extra fancy, maybe a pinch of cayenne.
Whisk vigorously using a fork.
Heat a dab of butter in a non-stick frying pan until it’s melted and a little frothy.
Pour whisked eggs into the pan.
Allow to sit a minute or two.
Then, using a spatula, start to bring eggs towards the centre of the pan.
Continue doing this for a couple of minutes or so until the eggs are cooked through.
Remove from the pan and enjoy! Refer to the recipe card below for full details.
Can I Add Protein?
Yep! If you want to add extra protein, go for it! Crispy bacon works lovely or even some cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage.
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Buy local eggs (they’re the freshest and you’re supporting local farmers).
- Make sure the black beans are well rinsed and drained (and patted dry) before adding to your breakfast quesadillas. You don’t want a soggy mess.
- If you prefer to use pickled hot peppers, ensure that they are well drained and patted dry too.
- Ensure all of the other ingredients for these breakfast quesadillas are ready to go as soon as the eggs are cooked. If you leave the eggs in the pan they will continue to cook and may overcook.
- Though these are breakfast quesadillas, you could totally enjoy these for dinner with a simple side salad and call it a day!
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
Hope you love these breakfast quesadillas as much as we do!
What will you be enjoying on World Egg Day? I’d love to hear! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #WorldEggDay so I can check out some of your stuff too!
If you want to find out more info about local egg farmers (or eggs, in general) be sure to check out @eggoeufs on Twitter and Instagram, and like Get Cracking on Facebook. For recipes and nutritional details, visit eggs.ca!
If you make this breakfast quesadillas recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
- pinch salt
- pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup no salt added canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 hot pepper, sliced thin (variety of your choice)
- ½ avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 to 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 4 flour tortillas, each about 6 to 7 inches in diameter
Serving Ideas (optional)
- Sour cream
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and black pepper.
- Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a non-stick 10-inch frying pan over medium-low heat. Let it melt and get a little frothy.
- Pour eggs into the pan. Allow the eggs to cook for 30 seconds or so before running the spatula along the edge of the eggs, then dragging the spatula through the eggs (from the edge of the pan to the centre). As the eggs cook, and you drag the spatula through them, they'll form large, soft curds (start to solidify). Cook the eggs for about 2 to 3 minutes or so, continuing to drag the spatula through the eggs until they're cooked through. The eggs should be moist, but have no runny/liquid egg remaining. Transfer the eggs to a plate (so they don't overcook) and set aside.
- Distribute the cheddar cheese among one half of each tortilla. Then distribute eggs over top of cheese. Top eggs with black beans, hot peppers, avocado slices and green onion. Fold over the tortilla so you have a half-moon shape.
- Wipe out pan. Heat ½ teaspoon of butter in the pan over medium-low heat.
- Once butter has melted, cook quesadillas. Place two quesadillas in the pan and cook on one side for about 1 to 2 minutes or so. Carefully flip quesadillas to the other side and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the outside is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted inside. Repeat the process to cook remaining 2 quesadillas (adding remaining ½ teaspoon of butter and melting first).Note: Carefully watch as you are cooking them to ensure they don't burn.
- Cut each quesadilla in half (there will be 8 pieces in total).
- Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, salsa or guacamole (if desired). Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure all of the other ingredients for these breakfast quesadillas are ready to go as soon as the eggs are cooked. If you leave the eggs in the pan they will continue to cook and may overcook.
- Though these are breakfast quesadillas, you could totally enjoy these for dinner with a simple side salad.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Kristen
I love a good breakfast quesadilla, something a little different compared with the old eggs and bacon.
Colleen
I love how easy it is to get a delicious and nutritious meal using eggs. These quesadillas look yummy and perfect for any meal of the day.
Girl Heart Food
Right?? Thanks Colleen 🙂
Denise from Urbnspice
What a terrific breakfast idea with all of my favourite ingredients and so hearty as well! Thank you for sharing, Dawn! I am looking forward to trying it.
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Denise! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Lisa
These look amazing! And I can totally imagine the sound of biting into a crisp tortilla…YUM! And then the filling squeezing out a bit and getting all over my fingers…totally delicious! Pinning for later so I don’t forget!
Girl Heart Food
Lol! They are pretty delicious!! Thanks so much Lisa! Hope you love ’em as much as we do 🙂
Elaine
Quesadillas for breakfast–what a great way to start the day! We eat a lot of eggs and luckily I’m able to get them easily from local hobby farms in my area. Pinning this one! Thanks for a great recipe!
Girl Heart Food
Sure is 🙂 Hope you guys love this one as much as we do! Thanks Elaine.
Melissa
These quesadillas look amazing! Why haven’t I made breakfast quesadillas before? I need to test them out on the family! And local eggs much such a difference.
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Melissa! You have to try ’em – SO yummy!
Shashi at Savory Spin
I am so loving how thick your quesadillas are, Dawn! These is what I call a breakfast of champions! I’ve made the mistake of not drying out peppers before and what a mess! I am bookmarking this to try soon!
Girl Heart Food
For sure!! Hope you love ’em, Shashi! Thanks so much 🙂
Kevin
What a another delicious option for breakfast or brunch! Will be giving this recipe a try!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Kevin! Enjoy 🙂