
Cheesy Spinach Breakfast Quesadillas
15min
30min
4
625
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika to the egg mixture. You can also prepare the egg and vegetable filling the night before to save time in the morning - just reheat slightly before assembling the quesadillas.
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Ingredients
8 tortillas large flour tortillas
4 cups fresh spinach
8 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 medium red bell pepper
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Dice 1 medium red bell pepper and 1/2 medium yellow onion. Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add 4 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted, stirring frequently. Season with 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 6
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 5-6 minutes, gently stirring occasionally, until eggs are softly scrambled but still slightly moist. Remove from heat.
- 7
In a small bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, mixing well.
- 8
Heat a separate large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter and let it melt.
- 9
Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture evenly over half of the tortilla.
- 10
Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of the egg and vegetable mixture over the cheese, then top with another 1/4 cup of cheese.
- 11
Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press down gently with a spatula.
- 12
Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes until crispy and golden on both sides and the cheese is melted.
- 13
Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with remaining ingredients, adding 1/2 tablespoon butter to the pan for each quesadilla.
- 14
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
625
28g
42g
38g
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