Ham and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla: 10 mins
A quick and easy breakfast quesadilla perfect for busy mornings or a fun kid-friendly meal. This recipe folds ham, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese into a tortilla, then cooks it in a skillet until golden brown and delicious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon butter or oil
- 1 large (10-inch) flour tortilla
- 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces diced ham
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Melt butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture and scramble until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet clean.
- Place the tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of it with shredded cheese, diced ham, and scrambled eggs.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Cut in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the eggs.
- Feel free to swap cheddar cheese for your favorite variety like Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend.
- Leftover cooked bacon or sausage can be substituted for ham.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 3g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg