Folded Tortilla Breakfast (Print View)

A quick, savory folded tortilla breakfast with eggs, cheese, and flavorful fillings, perfect for busy mornings.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 2 large 8-inch flour tortillas

→ Eggs

02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 tablespoon whole milk
04 - Salt, to taste
05 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Fillings

06 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 2 slices cooked bacon or vegetarian bacon, chopped (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
09 - 1/4 cup chopped baby spinach

→ To Cook

10 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium, add butter or oil, scramble eggs until just set, then remove from heat.
03 - Place tortilla flat on a cutting board. Make a single cut from the center to the edge, without cutting through completely.
04 - Divide tortilla mentally into four quadrants. Layer shredded cheese in the first, scrambled eggs in the second, bacon and vegetables in the third, and spinach in the fourth.
05 - Starting at the cut, fold each quarter over the next to create a triangular, layered pocket.
06 - Reheat skillet with butter or oil, cook folded quesadilla 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently until golden and crisp.
07 - Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice in half if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 20 minutes, no excuses needed for skipping breakfast.
  • The folding method keeps everything contained and prevents any filling from escaping the pan.
  • Crispy exterior with a warm, cheese-forward interior that actually tastes homemade, not rushed.
02 -
  • Scramble your eggs until just barely set; they'll keep cooking a little when the quesadilla hits the pan, and overcooked eggs turn into rubber.
  • The single cut in the tortilla is what makes this work—without it, you're just trying to fold a flat circle, which is impossible.
03 -
  • Cook your bacon or sausage the night before and store it in the fridge; everything else comes together in real time.
  • Use a nonstick skillet or your tortilla will stick and tear when you try to flip it.
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