Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla 

Making tortillas is just as simple as making a grilled cheese sandwich. We recommend using flour tortillas for making quesadillas because they hold together better than corn tortillas. 

Start by warming a skillet over medium heat. Let the skillet heat up for a couple of minutes to get warm.

Next butter one side of a tortilla and let it warm up on the pan. Sprinkle the top of the tortilla with cheese. The cheese helps to bind everything together, so you want to make sure you add a healthy amount to the bottom and top of the quesadilla. Layer on the rest of your quesadilla fillings – egg, bacon and more cheese!

If you are using large burrito tortillas, make sure you are filling only one half of the tortilla because you will fold the other side over the top like a taco. If you are using small or medium tortillas, cover the entire tortilla before topping with another tortillas.

You will know when to flip the quesadilla when you can slide your spatula under and it feels firm and crispy. Your cheese should also be melted at this point.Gently flip your quesadilla over. Cook the other side of the quesadilla until crispy.

Lastly, transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut into triangles. They’re best if served hot off the grill!

Cheese combos matter! 

We recommend using a couple types of cheeses to add more flavor to the quesadillas. And if you can find the blocks of cheese, we recommend freshly grating. It has a fresher taste. We used a combination of sharp cheddar and Sicilian Jack cheddar. 

Here are some more of our favorite pairings.

• Sharp cheddar cheese & Pepper Jack Cheese
• Oaxaca Cheese & Sharp cheddar
• Mozzarella & White cheddar
• Monterey Jack and Gouda

Tips for scrambling eggs…

Making perfectly scrambled eggs seems to be more of an art than anything else. If your scrambled eggs stick to the pan, come out too dry or even burned, follow these tips for making perfectly soft scrambled eggs. 

1. Warm your pan over low heat and cook on low. Cooking eggs too quickly on high heat can make the eggs dry and bland. You will also likely have parts that are over cooked and some that are still runny. Cooking eggs on low will allow them to cook evenly, have a fluffy texture and retain the delicious flavor.
2. Stick with a nonstick pan. No pun intended! We love cooking with cast iron, but even if the pan is seasoned well, you will likely still get spots of egg that stick. 
3. Add a little bit of butter to the pan for extra measure. This will give more flavor to the eggs an also help to not stick.
4. Crack and whisk eggs in a bowl before adding them to the pan. If you crack and scramble the eggs in the pan, they will not cook evenly. 
5. Season with salt and pepper as you cook. 
6. Add milk or cream for creamier eggs. Adding a couple tablespoons of milk or cream  moisture to the eggs 

Two easy ways to cook bacon!

Stovetop method

• Place bacon strips in single layer on skillet. You do not need to butter or oil the pan. 
• Heat over medium heat, flipping frequently to cook evenly. 
• When bacon starts to curl and brown, place on a paper-towel lined plate to collect excess grease. 

Oven method

• Line a sheet pan with strips of bacon. 
• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• Cook bacon in oven anywhere from 15-20 minutes.
  • Thin slices of bacon: cook closer to 15 minutes
  • Thick slices of bacon: cook closer to 20 minutes. 
• Place on a paper-towel lined plate to collect excess grease. 

How to store quesadillas….

If you are meal prepping or have left overs, you can store quesadillas in the fridge or the freezer! Here are some tips for storing quesadillas short and long term.

Fridge: Slice quesadillas and let them cool completely before refrigerating. Wrap quesadillas in foil and place in a plastic bag or sealed container. Store up to 5 days.

Reheating refrigerated quesadillas: Reheat in microwave or in a skillet for 2 minutes on each side over medium heat.

Freezer: Slice quesadillas and let them cool completely before freezing. Wrap quesadillas in plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Place in a sealed freezer bag. Store up to 3 months. 

Reheating frozen quesadillas: You can reheat in the microwave, but your quesadilla will be a bit soggy. For a crispy tortilla, reheat in the oven. Preheat oven to 325ºF and place on a foil-lined baking sheet to cook for 10 minutes, until warm and cheese has melted.