Start Your Day Right: The Ultimate Breakfast Quesadilla
Start Your Day Right: The Ultimate Breakfast Quesadilla is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 2. 710 calories per serving. Recipe by Chef Dez on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 37 min
Cost: $3.42 total, $1.71 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 Large Eggs (BCA brand, high‑quality protein)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (For pan coating)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Season to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground if possible)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mexican blend, grated)
- 1 Large Flour Tortilla (10‑inch soft flour tortilla)
- 2 tablespoons Salsa (Mild or medium, store‑bought or homemade)
- 1/2 Avocado (Ripe, sliced and lightly seasoned)
Instructions
Beat the eggs
Crack three large eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk vigorously until the yolk and white are fully combined.
Time: PT2M
Melt butter and coat pan
Place the non‑stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, let it melt, then use a pastry brush to evenly coat the surface.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: Medium heat
Cook the eggs with cheese
Pour the beaten eggs into the pan, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, and let the mixture sit undisturbed until the edges begin to set.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: Medium heat
Add the tortilla and finish setting the eggs
Lay the large flour tortilla directly onto the still‑wet eggs, pressing gently so the tortilla adheres to the egg layer. Cook until the eggs are fully set and no longer jiggle at the edges.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium heat
Flip the whole assembly
Using the large spatula, slide under the entire egg‑tortilla stack and flip it over so the tortilla becomes the bottom side.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: Medium heat
Add fillings
On the exposed side of the tortilla, sprinkle a little more shredded cheese, spoon the salsa, and arrange the avocado slices. Season the avocado with a pinch of salt if desired.
Time: PT1M
Fold and press
Fold the tortilla in half over the fillings and press gently with the spatula to seal.
Time: PT30S
Crisp the quesadilla
Cook the folded quesadilla for another 3–4 minutes, flipping once halfway, until the tortilla is golden‑brown and the cheese inside is fully melted.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: Medium heat
Plate and serve
Transfer the quesadilla to a plate, let it rest 30 seconds, then cut into 3‑4 wedges and serve immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 710
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
Dietary info: High protein, Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy, Wheat, Avocado (rare allergy)
Last updated: April 21, 2026








