Save to Pinterest A deliciously creamy protein-packed quesadilla with ripe avocado fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheddar cheese—perfect for breakfast brunch or a quick meal.
I first tried combining scrambled eggs with mashed avocado in a quesadilla during a busy morning and loved how fast and flavorful it turned out.
Ingredients
- Avocado: 1 ripe avocado sliced and lightly mashed
- Cilantro: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Eggs: 4 large eggs
- Milk: 1 tablespoon milk
- Cheddar cheese: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Butter: 1 tablespoon butter
- Flour tortillas: 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper: 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Chili flakes: Pinch (optional)
- For Serving: Salsa sour cream or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk eggs:
- In a bowl combine eggs milk salt and pepper whisking until smooth.
- Scramble eggs:
- Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium. Add eggs and gently scramble until just set but still soft. Transfer to a plate.
- Prepare avocado:
- Slice avocado and lightly mash in a bowl seasoning with a pinch of salt and chili flakes if using.
- Assemble quesadillas:
- Lay out tortillas sprinkle half the cheddar on one side top with scrambled eggs mashed avocado cilantro (if using) and remaining cheddar then fold tortillas over filling.
- Cook quesadillas:
- Wipe out skillet return to medium heat cook quesadillas one at a time about 2 3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve:
- Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board let cool slightly then cut into wedges and serve warm with salsa sour cream or hot sauce if desired.
Save to Pinterest My family loves sharing these quesadillas for Sunday brunch and the kids especially enjoy customizing their toppings.
Required Tools
You'll need a nonstick skillet mixing bowl whisk spatula knife and cutting board for this recipe.
Allergen Information
Contains eggs milk (cheese butter) and wheat (tortillas) always check packaging for specific allergen warnings.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides about 470 calories 29 g fat 35 g carbohydrates and 22 g protein.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these quesadillas warm straight from the skillet for breakfast or a midday snack. They're easy to customize and guaranteed to please.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How can I make these quesadillas gluten-free?
Simply substitute standard flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas to suit dietary requirements.
- → Can I add extra vegetables to the filling?
Yes, sautéed peppers, onions, or spinach make excellent additions for more flavor and nutrition.
- → Which cheese varieties work best besides cheddar?
Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack are great choices for melting and added flavor.
- → Can these be served for breakfast or brunch?
Absolutely—they're ideal for a filling morning meal or a quick brunch option.
- → What toppings pair well with these quesadillas?
Salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce add tangy, creamy, or spicy notes to each serving.
- → Is this dish suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all main ingredients are vegetarian-friendly. Just check tortilla ingredients to confirm.