Love avocados with your breakfast? For a twist on the traditional quesadilla, this version combines scrambled eggs, avocado and of course, cheese, for an easy and very tasty breakfast! This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to pull together, making it a great addition to your weekly breakfast rotation!
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You might think of quesadillas as more of a lunch or dinner food, but why not add them to your breakfast rotation as well. Quesadillas are easy to make and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand.
Contents:
I'm a HUGE avocado fan! I grew up eating them as a kid and I still have at least a couple every week. They go so well with eggs that I just couldn't resist loading up this dish with some smashed avocados combined with a little bit of lime juice.
Ingredient Notes
- Flour Tortillas: I don't recommend using homestyle tortillas for quesadillas. They are a bit thick and can overwhelm the other ingredients.
- Avocado: You'll want a large, ripe avocado that is ready to eat so it will mash easily.
How to make a quesadilla
There are lots of different ways to make a quesadilla but I find the easiest is to brown them in a non-stick pan. You don't even have to use oil in the pan though my preference is to brush the pan with just a bit of olive oil so you get a little bit more crunch on your quesadillas!
- Scramble the eggs: Whisk the eggs and then scramble them in a small pan.
- Mash the avocado: Use a fork to smash the avocado in a small bowl then stir in the lime juice.
- Assemble the quesadilla: You simply heat up the pan over just slightly lower than medium heat, brush with a bit of oil if you are using it and put the first tortilla in the pan. Then add in your ingredients and sprinkle with a bit of cheese. Top with a second tortilla.
- Cook the quesadilla: Let the quesadilla cook for about 3 minutes, until the tortilla starts turning a nice golden brown, then carefully flip it over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. The exact cooking time will vary depending on your stovetop and the type of pan you use so be sure to look for that nice golden color.
Additional notes from the kitchen
While you know I'm a big fan of making parts of recipes in advance this particular recipe is not super conducive to making it ahead of time. You could, in theory make the quesadilla then freeze it and reheat later. But since the recipe only takes about 20 minutes total, it's one I recommend you just make when you are ready to eat.
More Weekday Breakfast Ideas
These are some reader favorites over the past several months.
- Ricotta Avocado Toast
- Easy Chilaquiles Verde
- Peach Protein Smoothie Bowl
- Turkey Sausage + Mushroom Egg Muffins
- Sweet Potato Hash
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Breakfast Quesadilla with Egg + Smashed Avocado
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large avocado
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 4 8- inch flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Scramble the eggs. Break the eggs into a small mixing bowl and whisk or beat with a fork. Heat a small nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until they are cooked through.
- Mash the avocado. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Remove the skin from the flesh and add to a small bowl. Add the lime juice and mash with a fork until combined.
- Assemble the quesadilla. Lightly brush a non-stick pan with olive or avocado oil. Heat over just below medium heat. Add one tortilla to the pan. Top with half of the eggs, half of the avocado mixture and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top with chopped cilantro. Add a second tortilla on top.
- Cook the quesadilla. Cook for 3 minutes or until the tortilla is a nice golden brown color. Carefully flip the quesadilla and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, until the second tortilla is golden brown. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve. Cut each quesadilla into pieces and serve immediately.
This post was originally published in June 2020. It was updated in August 2025 with some new information and photos. No changes were made to the original recipe.
Gloria
I love the sound of this delicious recipe. We love to have "breakfast for dinner" and this would be perfect. Easy to make as well.
Veronika Sykorova
I was just telling my roommate yesterday how I've never tried quesadilla! Can't wait to try your recipe! I'm all here for a breakfast quesadilla, I already love breakfast burritos!
Urban Foodie Kitchen
They are a great easy breakfast and lunch option. Enjoy!
Paige
I LOVE breakfast quesadillas! I'll try your recipe out...it looks great!
Amy Liu Dong
I love this easy breakfast recipe. Aside from its easy preparation it is also delicious and healthy!
Ben M
What an easy and tasty recipe. For some reason, I love Mexican flavors for breakfast and this fits the bill. This Quesadilla recipe was simple enough to make, the recipe instructions were great, and best of all it tasted good. Thanks for sharing.
Urban Foodie Kitchen
I'm with you on Mexican flavors for breakfast - so yummy!!
Kushigalu
I am drooliNg over this delicious quesadillas. I cant wait to try this for breakfast. Love the combo here.
Natalie
Oh, I love quesadillas. Can't wait to give your recipe a try. Looks fantastic. So healthy and delicious. I love added avocado!
Urban Foodie Kitchen
I love avocado too!
Tracy
What a great breakfast! My girls loved this and I loved how easy it was to make. Thanks for a great recipe!
Ramona
This looks like the perfect new breakfast idea I am dying to try out! This recipe for quesadillas looks absolutely amazing and I can't wait to make this for me and my family. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Heidy
I love trying new breakfast recipes with my husband. I can remember when we used to eat the same old same old until I found your blog on Facebook, and now we never have to repeat meals if we don't want to! Keep the fantastic recipes coming! We're happy to try them out!
Urban Foodie Kitchen
Hi Heidy - So glad you are enjoying the recipes! I have a few new breakfast ideas in the works.