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