Quick Breakfast Quesadillas with Bacon
These cheesy breakfast quesadillas are loaded with bacon bits, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese—all wrapped in a golden tortilla and ready in minutes.
Start your day with breakfast quesadillas that bring together all the best morning flavours—crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese tucked into a golden, pan-grilled tortilla. These bacon and egg quesadillas are perfect for busy mornings, lazy brunches, or even breakfast for dinner nights. Served with creamy guacamole and a dollop of sour cream, they’re a family-friendly breakfast idea that’s ready in minutes.
Mexican Tradition
Mexican Quesadillas come from the Spanish word “queso,” which means cheese, so it’s a no-brainer that they must be cheesy! Although in Mexico City, you sometimes have to ask for extra cheese in your quesadillas, as it may not be included, in the rest of the country, cheese is usually the central star. Other fillings, such as mushrooms (huitlacoche), squash blossoms, or chorizo, are also common, depending on the region.
Quesadilla Technique
The technique is pretty straightforward. You make a quick omelette, add half the cheese to it, put the tortilla wrap on top, and turn it with the help of a plate. Just like they do in Spain to flip their famous tortilla de patata, you slide it right back into the non-stick pan, add the filling of your choice, cheese, and fold. You let toast the tortilla wrap for about 30 seconds on each side to get a lovely, crispy finish, and let the cheese melt to perfection.
The entire technique is shown in the video below.
Sides and Dips
Usual sides for quesadillas are the famous guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo or Chipotle cream. So here are a few ideas of sides to serve with your breakfast quesadillas:
- A quick guacamole or slices of avocado
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Pico de Gallo, or salsa cruda, is a mixture of diced fresh tomatoes, spring onions, serrano peppers, lime, and cilantro.
- A side of roasted sweet potatoes balances the salty cheese and bacon.
Other Quick Egg Breakfast
Quick Breakfast Quesadillas with Bacon
Equipment
- non-stick pan 24cm (7")
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 4 medium-sized tortilla wraps wheat or corn
- 150 g bacon bits or 4 slices
- 100 ml milk
- 115 g cheddar cheese ,gouda or mozzarella (any young firm cheese)
- salt and pepper
Guacamole Express
- 1 avocado
- ½ lime
- ½ diced tomato
- tajin spice mix *optional
- salt
Instructions
- Fry the bacon bits in a small non-stick pan until crispy. Reserve and wipe the pan with a paper towel.
- Whisk two eggs with 1 tablespoon of milk, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Heat a small nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs and stir immediately for about 10 seconds, just until they’re halfway cooked. Scrape down the sides, sprinkle some cheese, and place a tortilla on top. Let it cook for 30 seconds until the bottom is set.
- Flip the quesadillas with the help of a big plate or a large spatula.
- On one half of the quesadilla, add the bacon bits and more shredded cheese. Fold it in half. Cook until crispy and golden. Flip and do the same on the other side.
- Assemble the quick guacamole by mashing the ripe avocado with lime juice and mixing it with the tomato bits, Tajin, and salt.
- Cut the quesadilla into three sections.
Video
Notes
- Guacamole or avocado slices
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Chipotle cream
- Pico de Gallo or cherry tomato
Nutrition
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Can’t wait to try these with my family this weekend!
I love quesadillas and this breakfast quesadilla is excellent and the whole family loved them!