Sausage and Egg Breakfast Quesadillas
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with protein — these sausage and egg breakfast quesadillas are a fast, filling way to start your day. With golden tortillas wrapped around melty cheddar, savory sausage, and fluffy scrambled eggs, they’re a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or brunch crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20mins
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
8 oz country sausage
6 large eggs
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
6 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
6 medium flour tortillas
Instructions
Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Scramble Eggs: In the same skillet, whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Cook until just set.
Assemble Quesadillas: On one half of each tortilla, layer scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, and shredded cheese. Fold over to close.
Cook Quesadillas: Wipe skillet clean and return to medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
Slice & Serve: Cut into wedges and enjoy warm. Optional: serve with salsa, sour cream, or avocado.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal per quesadilla
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g