Easy Breakfast Quesadillas Quick, Protein-Packed & Delicious
Craving something hearty, healthy, and quick? These easy breakfast quesadillas are the perfect solution—whether you’re starting your day strong, fueling up for brunch, or enjoying a comforting breakfast-for-dinner kind of night.
Each quesadilla is packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy pinto beans, fresh chopped herbs (like cilantro or parsley), and melty sharp cheddar cheese, all tucked inside a crisp, golden-brown tortilla. The contrast between the warm, savory filling and the crunchy exterior is simply irresistible.
Ready in just 25 minutes, this high-protein meal is more wholesome and flavorful than your average diner breakfast—yet just as satisfying. Plus, it’s super versatile:
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Short on time? Skip the herbs and it’ll still be delicious.
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Watching your calories? Leave out the cheese for a lighter version.
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Feeling adventurous? Try a Mediterranean twist with mozzarella, fresh basil, and marinara instead of salsa.
This recipe yields one folded quesadilla, but it’s easy to scale up for more servings. A large skillet can comfortably cook two at a time—perfect for feeding the whole family or prepping ahead.
Serve with salsa, hot sauce, or avocado on the side for an extra hit of flavor. However you enjoy it, this breakfast quesadilla is bound to become a regular favorite!
This easy breakfast quesadilla recipe is so delicious! Serve these protein-rich quesadillas stuffed with scrambled eggs, beans and herbs for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
How about breakfast for dinner tonight? I’m so excited to share these simple breakfast quesadillas with you, finally! They’re way more fresh than standard diner fare, but just as satisfying.
These breakfast quesadillas are stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs, melt-in-your-mouth pinto beans, fresh herbs and gooey cheddar cheese, all of which contrasts so nicely with the crisp, golden exterior. These delicious high-protein quesadillas come together in about 25 minutes.
As much as I love the flavor combination shown here, I should mention that this recipe is quite flexible. If you’re in a big hurry, you can skip the herbs. If you’re looking for a lighter meal, I think you could get by without the cheese. Want to switch cuisines? I like the idea of mozzarella, basil and marinara instead of salsa.
This easy breakfast quesadilla recipe is so delicious! Serve these protein-rich quesadillas stuffed with scrambled eggs, beans and herbs for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Recipe as written yields 1 folded quesadilla; multiply as necessary. You can make 2 at once in a large skillet.