Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Breakfast Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 13 lb bulk pork sausage; 6 eggs; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomatoes, chopped; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped; 1 (11 1/2 ounce) package flour tortillas, 8 inch; ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded; ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

13 lb bulk pork sausage
6 eggs
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
1 (11 1/2 ounce) package flour tortillas, 8 inch
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

1
In a 12 inch skillet cook sausage until browned, no longer pink.
2
Remove sausage from skillet; drain on paper towel.
3
Wipe skillet clean, set aside.
4
In medium size bowl lightly beat eggs, sour cream, half and half, and taco seasoning mix with wire whisk until well blended.
5
In a 10 inch skillet melt butter over medium heat.
6
Add egg mixture; cook 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently , until mixture is very moist.
7
Stir in sausage, chives, cilantro, tomato and chilies.
8
Cook 1-2 minutes longer until egg mixture is set but still moist.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Place tortillas on work surface.
11
Top half of each tortilla with 2-3 tablespoons egg mixture; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoons of each of the cheeses.
12
Fold untopped half of tortilla over egg mixture.
13
Heat same 12 inch skillet over medium heat.
14
Place 2 quesadillas in skillet; cook 30-45 seconds on each side until crisp and lightly browned.
15
Remove from skillet; place on serving plate.
16
Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
17
With pizza cutter cut each quesadilla into wedges.
18
Serve quesadillas with fresh chives, taco sauce, sour cream and guacamole if desired.

4029

kcal

Calories

235

Fat

Carbs

428

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 13 lb bulk pork sausage, 6 eggs, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Quesadillas falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Breakfast Quesadillas

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