Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Quesadilla

30 mins
4 servings

Description

A spicy breakfast twist on the classic quesadilla, filled with chorizo, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • 0.5 cup cilantro
  • 1 lb Mexican chorizo
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and a pinch of salt. Pour the eggs over the chorizo mixture in the skillet and scramble until the eggs are cooked through.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooked egg mixture, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
  5. Step 5: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a quarter of the egg and cheese mixture onto half of the tortilla.
  6. Step 6: Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  7. Step 7: Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also crispy and the cheese is melted.
  8. Step 8: Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  9. Step 9: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Per serving

1206

Calories

60.98g

Protein

76.56g

Fat

70.01g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:30 mins

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