Recipe

Loaded Breakfast Quesadillas

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Loaded Breakfast Quesadilla

These hearty quesadillas are stuffed with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, sausage, veggies, and melty cheese — perfect for a weekend brunch or meal prep!

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 845 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 8 slices thin bacon
  • 6 sausage links or 1/4 pound ground sausage
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
  • 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Pico de gallo (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Drain excess fat if needed. Add sausage and cook through. Remove and drain.
  4. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños to skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Set aside.
  5. Wipe skillet clean. Add 1 tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Pour in egg mixture and scramble until fluffy and set. Remove from pan.
  6. Butter one side of each tortilla. Place one buttered tortilla (butter-side down) in the skillet over medium heat.
  7. Layer with 1/2 cup cheese, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, vegetables, and a bit more cheese if desired.
  8. Top with a second buttered tortilla (butter-side up). Cook 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Slice into quarters and serve with pico de gallo if desired.

Storage & Reheating

To Freeze: After cooking and cooling, place quesadilla wedges on a baking sheet and freeze for 1–2 hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag.

To Reheat: Warm in a toaster oven until heated through, or microwave for 30–45 seconds.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 845kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Protein: 44g
  • Fat: 66g
  • Saturated Fat: 30g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 443mg
  • Sodium: 1571mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 8g

*Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients used.

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