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Breakfast Quesadillas with Peppers
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Breakfast Quesadillas with Peppers

A printable version of breakfast quesadillas with peppers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar, divided
  • 1/2 cup salsa, optional
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, optional

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 diced bell pepper and ½ diced onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and crack 4 eggs into the other side.
  4. Scramble the eggs until just set, then mix together with the vegetables. Remove everything to a plate. Eggs should reach 160°F.
  5. Wipe out the skillet. Use 1/2 tablespoon butter for each quesadilla, melting it over medium heat.
  6. Place one large flour tortilla in the skillet.
  7. On half of a tortilla put one quarter of the egg filling and 1/4 cup cheddar.
  8. Fold the tortilla in half over the fillings and press down gently with a spatula.
  9. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the bottom.
  10. Carefully flip and cook for another 3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
  11. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
  12. Cut into wedges and serve with optional salsa and sour cream.

Notes

Equipment: large skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.