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.

Breakfast quesadilla cut into wedges and lifted with cheese pull

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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).

Ingredients for egg quesadillas with tortillas, eggs, cheese

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.

Protein options for egg quesadillas with bacon, sausage and 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.

Breakfast quesadillas served with pico de gallo

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.

Cooked sausage egg breakfast quesadillas ready for the freezer

More Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes:

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)

4.98 from 72 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Breakfast quesadilla with cheese pull
Breakfast quesadillas are the easiest one-pan breakfast and take just minutes to make. 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.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 1 quesadilla

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

*COOK'S TIP: Adding a little oil to the pan will help the outside of the tortilla crisp nicely.
**Nutrition label is for one serving and based on using 2 slices of ham. 

Nutrition Per Serving

438kcal Calories17g Carbs32g Protein26g Fat10g Saturated Fat385mg Cholesterol1218mg Sodium330mg Potassium1g Fiber2g Sugar664IU Vitamin A222mg Calcium3mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe (3 Easy Ways)
Amount per Serving
Calories
438
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
 
385
mg
128
%
Sodium
 
1218
mg
53
%
Potassium
 
330
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
 
664
IU
13
%
Calcium
 
222
mg
22
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: breakfast quesadilla, egg quesadilla
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 438
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  • Grace
    December 3, 2020

    This is the easiest quesadillas i ever made. Made rotisserie left over with it and dip on picante…my grandkids love it.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 4, 2020

      Hi Grace, thank you for sharing that with us!

      Reply

  • Arya
    November 30, 2020

    i like it but not my favorite recipe. my favorite has to be your breakfast sandwiches!

    Reply

  • Sharon Balmforth
    October 30, 2020

    Hi Natasha. Im Sharon from the Gold Coast in Australia. This is a great recipe. I cant wait to make these for my family who will be here for the week end. I love how your recipes never fail. Thank You. xx

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 30, 2020

      Sounds like a great plan! You chose a good recipe, I think your family will enjoy these quesadillas.

      Reply

  • Teri
    October 11, 2020

    The quarantine has helped me use what I have – even it’s tortillas at breakfast! This is the best technique for breakfast quesadillas I’ve done and now I buy tortillas just for these! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 12, 2020

      So nice to know that you’re really making use of the ingredients that you on hand. I hope you love all the recipes that you will try!

      Reply

  • Galina
    October 10, 2020

    I made these quesadillas when you first posted this recipe and this has been on our regular breakfast (and sometimes lunch) rotation ever since! It’s honestly so easy I cant believe I didn’t think of it sooner! We always use sausage in ours and my kids devour it! We love to dip it with salsa, guac, or sour cream! Thanks Natasha!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 11, 2020

      Yum! I’m sure that the version is delicious. Thanks for sharing that with us, Galina!

      Reply

  • Carol
    October 8, 2020

    WOW! I made these the other day. I made the ham, egg and cheese quesadilla – one that my husband and I split. We had it for brunch and it filled me up for a good part of the day. It tasted amazing! This weekend I’m going to make more and freeze them.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 8, 2020

      Isn’t it the best and so convenient! I’m happy you enjoyed that Carol!

      Reply

  • Phyllis
    September 20, 2020

    What would be the best way to re-heat using a regular oven or microwave? I will be having company & would like to make these ahead of time. Thank you, they look “YUMMY”

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      September 20, 2020

      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.

      Reply

  • seba
    September 19, 2020

    You make my life easier. Thanks for sharing yummy recipes.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 19, 2020

      I Seba! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!

      Reply

  • Sheila
    September 16, 2020

    Hi Natasha!! I cooked these for dinner tonight!! They were gone in minutes!! My family loves them! Thank you so much for sharing all your beautiful recipes! I AM honestly hooked to your channel and so grateful that I have all these new ideas. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!

    Love,

    Sheila

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 16, 2020

      Aww, you’re welcome, Sheila! I’m so happy to hear that! It sounds like you may have found a new family favorite!

      Reply

  • lilia
    September 11, 2020

    hi Natasha,i love watchingyour videos and thank you for sharing.ive learned so much on how to prepare foods and breakfast and i love them so much…i will make today bearkfast quessodillas..i just want to know how to make the douhg for the recipe? thanks so much.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      September 12, 2020

      Hi Lilia, I don’t have a tortilla recipe yet, but there are some tutorials online. If I come up with something great, I will be sure to share it in the future.

      Reply

  • Bob Rudd
    September 3, 2020

    I’ve made sausage, and bacon versions. We love them!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 3, 2020

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!

      Reply

  • Linda Sivilich
    August 15, 2020

    Made this today. So easy and delicious. Thank you Natasha.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 15, 2020

      You’re welcome! I am so glad you loved it.

      Reply

  • Bridgett
    August 8, 2020

    If GF would this work with corn tortillas?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 8, 2020

      Hi Bridgett, that should still work fine, but I would pre-toast the first side of the corn tortilla that touches the egg. Corn tortillas have a different texture and are a little more likely to crack when folded but if you prefer that texture, I think it would work fine.

      Reply

  • Karen
    August 7, 2020

    My parents love these too! I even tried including some sauteed mushrooms and spinach, and is so yumm! I’ve also shared this recipe to my friends and they made it! Thanks Natasha for the great recipe!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 7, 2020

      My pleasure! Thanks for giving this recipe great feedback, Karen.

      Reply

    • Margie
      December 19, 2023

      You just gave me an idea! I am going to try with the spinach and mushroom and then use feta cheese!

      Reply

  • Shirley
    July 31, 2020

    Tasty! Just like all of Natasha’s Kitchen recipes.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 31, 2020

      You’re so nice! Thank you for that great review!

      Reply

  • Diah
    July 13, 2020

    Hi Natasha,

    I’m Diah, from Indonesia. I love your recipes and this quesadillas is super easy and great. I added sauted mushroom in it. My kids looove it. This is their new favourite for breakfast.

    Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 14, 2020

      Sounds yummy! Thanks for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad you and your family enjoyed it.

      Reply

  • Ginette Mitchener
    July 8, 2020

    Hello Natasha!
    I am 80 years old, still interested in learning new ways of cooking.
    Both my husband ( same age )and I like to eat, but do not know how to cook tasty, light and easy meals.
    It was by chance I came across your sponge cake recipe and made it last week for a group of elderly diabetic friends using fresh blueberries, or strawberries and peaches with a lemon pudding topping and sugar free whipped cream.
    Everybody liked it.
    I continue to cook your other recipes and enjoy every one of them.
    Thank you for sharing your love of cooking.
    Gratefully,
    Ginette

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 8, 2020

      Aww, that’s just awesome! I’m so inspired reading your review Ginette! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!

      Reply

  • Rhonda Gardner
    June 29, 2020

    I found a recipe for breakfast burritos and thought it sounded good for taking to work but after making them I had sooo much filling left and didn’t know what to do with it! THIS IS WHAT I’LL DO WITH IT!! I have scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns with pepper and onions, salsa and cheese. Thank you sooooo much!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 29, 2020

      You’re welcome Rhonda! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • Natalie
    June 15, 2020

    Hi, how long can these be frozen?

    Reply

  • Eric Hall
    June 11, 2020

    Hi Natasha

    I saw your video/post on my FB feed. My partner and I decided to try it out, since we were hungry. We found some pepperoni in our freezer and threw some slices in the skillet and browned them.

    We continued with the recipe as shown. These quesadillas come together very quickly, we were eating in a few minutes time.

    Loved it! Thank you so much.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 11, 2020

      I’m so glad you enjoyed that Eric! Thank you for that wonderful review!

      Reply

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