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    Egg Quesadilla Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 8, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Egg Quesadilla Recipe with step by step pictures. Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe made with tortilla, eggs and cheese.

     

    Egg Quesadilla Recipe

    Finally decided to make a simple breakfast quesadilla with eggs and cheese and it came out so good. How couldn't it not be good, anything with eggs and cheese is wonderful right. Grilling the tortilla till it turn golden make the outer layer turn like a crispy shell that contains the creamy egg and cheese.. I hope you will like it and tell me how it turned out. 

    About Egg Quesadilla Recipe

    A tortilla is filled primarily with cheese in a quesadilla, which is then cooked on a griddle or stove. Other fillings such as meats, spices, and other ingredients may also be used. Although a flour tortilla can also be used, a corn tortilla is the more common choice.

    Two tortillas are used to create a full quesadilla, and in the space between them is a layer of cheese. A half is a tortilla that has been folded into a half-moon shape after being filled with cheese.

    Ingredients for Egg Quesadilla Recipe

    Flour Tortilla :

    Typically, a dough consisting of refined wheat flour, water, shortening or lard, salt, baking soda, and additional ingredients to help develop the gluten is used to make flour tortillas. This results in a softer and more durable texture.

    Egg :

    Raw eggs have a fairly bland flavour, but those who are more sensitive to them may find them overpowering. Because egg yolk are mostly fats, they have a buttery flavour, are very creamy, and have a smooth mouthfeel.

    Cheese :

    In American-style quesadillas, freshly grated cheese, like cheddar or Monterey Jack, is frequently used. Although pre-grated cheese is convenient and melts reasonably well, for the best meltability, grate your own cheese.

     
     
     

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    Egg Quesadilla Recipe | Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe

    Egg Quesadilla Recipe with step by step pictures. Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe made with tortilla, eggs and cheese.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, Indian
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 371 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Flour Tortilla
    • 3 Eggs
    • 4 tablespoon Cheese I used Mozzarella (grated)
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 4 tablespoon Cilantro chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • Pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Crack open 3 eggs in a bowl add salt and pepper and beat well.
    • Heat a tblspn of oil in a kadai and add in the beaten egg and start scrambling it.
    • Cook as per your liking. Add in cheese and mix once.
    • Now take a tortilla and sprinkle some cheese on one side of the tortilla. Spoon some egg mixture on top and sprinkle with lots of cilantro.
    • Fold in half and brush both sides with oil. Place on a hot tawa and cook on bothsides till golden.
    • Remove and cut into half.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Egg Quesadilla Recipe | Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    371
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    26
    g
    40
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    63
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.03
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    276
    mg
    92
    %
    Sodium
     
    511
    mg
    22
    %
    Potassium
     
    156
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    16
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    18
    g
    36
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    711
    IU
    14
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.2
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    293
    mg
    29
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Egg Quesadilla Recipe Step by Step Pictures

     
    Take all your ingredients

     

    You can use chapatis or rotis..I used some flour tortillas, click here for recipe

     

    Crack open your eggs in a bowl

     

    season them with some salt and pepper

     

    whisk to mix

     

    Heat a tblspn of olive oil in a pan and pour the eggs in that

     

    and mix well

     

    till they get the right consistency

     

    add in lots of cheese

     

    and mix well

     

    Take the tortilla in the front of you and sprinkle cheese on one side of the bread

     

    add some scrambled eggs on top

     

    and sprinkle lots of cilantro

     

    fold it

     

    brush them with some oil

     

    put them on the tawa
    and grill on both sides

     

    remove them and cut it

     

    and enjoy..
     

    Frequently asked questions

    Is tortilla and quesadilla the same?

    Two tortillas are used to create a full quesadilla, and in the space between them is a layer of cheese. A half is a tortilla that has been folded into a half-moon shape after being filled with cheese.

    Is quesadilla Mexican or American?

    Quesadillas, like many other items on our menu, are a Mexican food that originated in the country's central and northern regions but quickly spread throughout the entire nation. Quesadilla literally translates to "little cheesy thing."

    Where was the quesadilla invented?

    Queso and stringy cheese-filled quesadillas were first used in the southern parts of Mexico. The Aztecs were very accustomed to corn tortillas and frequently filled them with squash and pumpkin before baking them in clay ovens as a sweet treat.


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    1. Ramya

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      very filling power breakfast

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    2. Priya

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      Yummy quesadillas,lovely filling Aarthi..makes me hungry.

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    3. The Pumpkin Farm

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      looks delivious, reminds me of the egg naan served during ramadaan at various places in mumbai...never ate them there but I can imagine the great taste it has...you have given a better option as always

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    4. faseela

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      Awesome Breakfast....yummy

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    5. Manju Modiyani

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      Yumm! That pretty innovative...eggs! I only made it with veggies and mushrooms...will try this one..nice and easy!

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    6. Chef Mireille

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      what a perfect b-fast quesadilla!

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    7. Anonymous

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      Hi,
      Been following your blog for quite sometime and have also tried one of your recipes. I am amazed at the way you juggle your work, personal life and your blogs and your commitment to all of it.All the best with your upcoming wedding.Hope you will post your wedding photographs.

      Reply
    8. Hema

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      Very filling breakfast..

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    9. Akila

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      That was awesome n fantastic clicks...

      Event: Dush name starts with L

      Regards,
      Akila

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    10. Hovkonditorn

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      These looks so yummy!

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    11. Roser

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      Mmmm a perfect dinner for me! i love the quesadilla but if it's filling of cheese omelet much better!! kisses

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    12. rajani

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      These looks soooo good! Hope your fever (wedding fever :)) ) is all settled down!

      Reply
    13. Preeti Garg

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      yummy yummy

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    14. sangeetha

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      perfect n yummy quesadillas...well made!

      Reply
    15. the mad

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      Whata powerful breakfast.
      I am amazed at the rate you keep posting recipes. In your shoes I would have been worried abt the beautician, my clothes, my packing.... so many more things.
      All the best girl.

      Reply
    16. jasjit singh johal

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      Yummy breakfast

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