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Crispy Breakfast Quesadillas with Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

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A quick and easy breakfast recipe featuring crispy tortillas filled with soft, fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese, perfect for busy mornings or cozy brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk or cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Flour tortillas, 8-inch size (8 tortillas)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
  • Sour cream, for serving (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: diced cooked bacon, sautéed bell peppers, diced avocado

Instructions

  1. Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons whole milk or cream, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
  2. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Let it melt slowly without browning.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds, then gently stir with a silicone spatula, pushing eggs from edges toward the center. Continue folding slowly until eggs are softly set but still moist, about 3-4 minutes total. Remove from heat.
  4. Wipe the skillet clean and heat again over medium heat with a small pat of butter. Place one tortilla flat in the pan.
  5. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup shredded cheese evenly over half the tortilla. Spoon half the scrambled eggs on top, then sprinkle with a little fresh cilantro if using. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
  6. Press down gently with a spatula and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden and crisp. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla is evenly browned.
  7. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  8. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite hot sauce.

Notes

Cook scrambled eggs low and slow for fluffiness. Use medium heat to crisp tortillas without burning. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas carefully. Reheat quesadillas in a skillet to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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