Cheesy Spinach Breakfast Quesadillas (Print Version)
Eggs, spinach, and gooey cheese folded in crisp tortillas, ideal for quick and tasty mornings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Quesadilla Filling
01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 60 ml whole milk
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 115 grams fresh spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
→ Assembly
07 - 4 medium flour tortillas
08 - 15 grams unsalted butter
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until fully blended.
02 - Heat half the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and sauté for 1 minute until wilted.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in the egg mixture. Stir frequently, cooking until eggs are softly set. Remove from heat.
04 - Sprinkle a quarter of the shredded cheese over half of each tortilla. Top with a portion of the scrambled egg and spinach mixture. Add remaining cheese and fold each tortilla over.
05 - Wipe skillet clean and melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook each folded quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to customize with whatever cheese or greens you have on hand
- Quick breakfast perfect for meal prep
- Delivers a nutritious start packed with protein and iron
02 -
- High in protein from eggs and cheese for lasting energy
- Spinach adds iron and a burst of green
- Can be batch cooked and frozen for easy breakfasts
03 -
- Always cook the eggs gently and stop cooking while they are still a bit creamy because they continue firming up inside the tortilla
- Be mindful to not overload with filling to avoid leaks and ensure crisp edges
- A dash of hot sauce before serving can really bring the flavors alive