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. Especially now when so many of us are cooking breakfast at home each day. Quesadillas are easy to make and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand.
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 are considered a “good” fat and 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.
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!
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.
Let the quesadilla cook for about 3 minutes, until the tortilla starts turning a nice golden brown, and 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.
A note about the ingredients
- 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 avocado that is ripe and ready to eat so it will mash easily.
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things you might want for this recipe
Non-stick pan – This is really a must for making quesadillas on the stove top, which is my favorite way to make them.
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.
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.
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!
They are a great easy breakfast and lunch option. Enjoy!
I LOVE breakfast quesadillas! I’ll try your recipe out…it looks great!
I love this easy breakfast recipe. Aside from its easy preparation it is also delicious and healthy!
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.
I’m with you on Mexican flavors for breakfast – so yummy!!
I am drooliNg over this delicious quesadillas. I cant wait to try this for breakfast. Love the combo here.
Oh, I love quesadillas. Can’t wait to give your recipe a try. Looks fantastic. So healthy and delicious. I love added avocado!
I love avocado too!
What a great breakfast! My girls loved this and I loved how easy it was to make. Thanks for a great recipe!
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!
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!
Hi Heidy – So glad you are enjoying the recipes! I have a few new breakfast ideas in the works.