Breakfast quesadillas are the easiest one-pan breakfast and take just minutes to make. If you enjoyed our Steak Quesadillas, you will love these!
You can change up the egg quesadillas with your favorite protein. Watch the video tutorial to see how we made them with breakfast sausage, bacon, and sliced deli ham.
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Everyone in our family loves these and I love how fast and easy they are to make. You will love that they are make-ahead and freezer friendly. The fluffy egg, cheese, and meat all reheat just as good as the day they were made. Check out our reheating tips below for keeping that exterior crisp.
Watch Breakfast Quesadilla Video Tutorial:
Watch Natasha make this breakfast quesadilla recipe. It really doesn’t get any easier than this! We love that these come together in one pan so there is minimal cleanup.
Ingredients for Egg Quesadillas:
The ingredients are so simple that you will have this recipe memorized by the time you are finished watching the video tutorial. For the basic egg quesadilla, you will need an 8-inch flour tortilla, 2 large eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, and 1/4 cup of Mexican cheese (or your favorite melting cheese like cheddar or mozzarella).
You can add extra protein and our favorites are breakfast sausage. If you aren’t able to find the sausage patties, you can buy breakfast sausages and remove the casing. Bacon is always a favorite for a bacon egg and cheese quesadilla. Ham is convenient because you don’t have to pre-cook the meat and can use leftover Baked Ham.
What to Serve with Breakfast Quesadillas:
Quesadillas are great by themselves but we love to serve them with these fresh toppings like Pico de Gallo and our Roasted Salsa. Our children love them with sour cream.
How to Freeze Quesadillas:
To Freeze – Arrange quesadillas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and flash freeze for 2 hours. Once they are solid, transfer to a freezer-safe zip bag and store in the freezer.
To Reheat – Place frozen quesadillas into a toaster oven at 350˚F and reheat until warmed through and cheese is melted. We love reheating in an air fryer to re-crisp the outside. If you thaw quesadillas in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight, they will reheat twice as fast.
More Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes:
- Breakfast Burritos – a family favorite
- Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches – make a batch for easy breakfasts
- Egg Muffins – freezer friendly!
- Banana Muffins – for a sweet breakfast treat
These breakfast quesadillas are sure to become one of your new favorite Breakfast Recipes! Get the print-friendly recipe below.
Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe (3 Easy Ways)
Ingredients
Ingredients for 1 Breakfast Quesadilla:
- 1 flour tortilla, 8” in diameter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Pinch salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese, (1 oz) Mexican cheese, medium cheddar or mozzarella
Select Your Meat/ Protein:
- 3 oz breakfast Sausage, 2 patties
- 2 slices ham, (2 oz) chopped
- 2 slices bacon, (2 oz), sliced
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook Sausage or Bacon until browned and cooked through then remove to a plate. If using cooked ham, you can heat it up or just add it over the cheese in step 4. Wipe excess oil from skillet if needed. Reduce heat to low.
- In a measuring cup, add 2 eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, or add seasoning to taste. Beat with a fork. Add beaten eggs and swirl to spread evenly over the bottom of the pan. Cook over low heat until When eggs are nearly cooked through (if you tilt the pan they shouldn't run).
- Sprinkle the top with 2 Tbsp shredded cheese then cover with a tortilla. The cheese will make the tortilla stick to the egg. Use a large spatula to get under the egg and quickly flip over.
- Sprinkle another 2 Tbsp of cheese or add cheese to taste. Sprinkle your cooked protein (sausage, bacon or ham) over half of the surface and fold the tortilla in half. Sautee on both sides until golden brown.* Remove from skillet and use a pizza cutter to cut quesadilla into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving
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OMG! Where have these been all my life? Made one with 2 breakfast sausage patties for today and it was super! Made one with bacon for tomorrow, but next time I think next time I’ll use 3 strips. Really easy to make and just right for 1 person. Thank you!
You’re very welcome, Nick!
I’m elderly and it’s hard to cook for 1. This was so perfect!! I love your recipes and I use quite a few of them. Thank you for a good breakfast ❤️❤️
I’m so glad this recipe was perfect for you, Laura! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
These were delicious. The next time I make them I am going to use asparagus with swiss cheese which is a favorite combo for an omelet.
That sounds great, Peggy!
These are eggcellent. So easy and versatile. Mmmm, yummy. Love your recipes Natasha. Going try my hand at the Onion rings today.
Hi Liz! Thank you. I’m glad you loved the recipe. 🙂 Let us know how the onion rings turn out.
All your recipes are excellent I make a lot of them. Thanks so much for taking the time, blessing to your family.
You’re very welcome, Shelley! I’m so glad you are enjoying them. 🙂
How much liquid egg whites would this recipe need? I can’t have yokes 😏.
Hi Doreen. I did a quick google search and found that 2 egg whites replaces 1 egg.
I’m just curious as to what is the brand name of the hot plate you’re using and where can I get one. Also why do you use it instead of your stove? Thanks
Hi Kathy, you can find our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE. I used this Cuisinart hot plate HERE. We used it at times for filming, so you get a better view of what we’re cooking, but we absolutely love cooking on our home stove too! I hope this helps!
Does this freeze? Looking for freezer friendly breakfast for my husband while I’m away 🥰
This is a freezer-friendly recipe. You may check this portion in the recipe “How to Freeze Quesadillas”
This was a big hit. Tasty and filling! And what a genius idea to use a pizza cutter. It’s the little things. 😊
I’m so glad that tip was helpful, Kristin! Thank you for sharing that with me!
In our house we have used plenty of your recipes and they are all excellent. This one is no exception! Easy and more importantly delicioso!
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles
Thank you for this and so many wonderful recipes you share, I am a big fan for many many years. The quesadillas came out awesome I made with cheese and turkey sausage, the eggs were so fluffy, love this method, thanks again, blessings 🙏
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Adriana! Blessings to you!
I sent this recipe to my daughter and her hubby and they made it and LOVE it!! I decided to try it at home and LOVE it as well!! Going to make ahead and freeze them. I love all your recipes Natasha!! Thanks for sharing!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Lisa! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
Yep … have made all 3 versions a couple of times … def a winner!
As a PS, I sautee the mushrooms with a little Oyster Sauce (seriously takes the flavour level up a subtle notch).
Thanks, Natasha:)
Thank you for the tip, Jules. That is so helpful! We also appreciate the review.
I made the bacon version. It is so easy and delicious! Thank you for the video also!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Brenda!
Probably a dumb question but you cook the quesadillas before freezing right?
That’s right, Maria! We freeze them after cooking. See the “How to Freeze Quesadillas” section in the recipes for reheat instructions.
Made these for my adult kids while on vacatioin. They haven’t stopped raving about them!! So easy too!
Wonderful to hear that, Cathleen. Thank you for sharing!