Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas

These Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas are a one-pan easy breakfast that are filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and extra cheese. Freezer-friendly and perfect for those busy mornings on the go!

This is the perfect breakfast on those busy work or school day mornings. It is so fast to make and simple enough for the kids to help without being too messy. Only 4 ingredients are needed- bacon, egg, cheese, and tortillas. And they taste good when dipped in salsa or guacamole too!

Plus I often make up a big batch of bacon beforehand to freeze so it’s ready to use when I want to make these even faster. They’re quick and easy so we often eat them on the go in the school drop-off line. Even my husband will take one on his way to work. They’re so good!

How to make it

To summarize, all you have to do is:

Cook- bacon. You can do this by pan-frying, baking, air fry, or microwave them. Personally, I like it to be nice and crispy to there’s a crunch when you bite into the quesadilla.

Whisk– together eggs, salt, and pepper, or any seasonings you would like to add.

Cook– on low for 4-6 hours.

Fry– the eggs until almost cooked. You’ll notice the center is still a little soft but it shouldn’t be too runny and the edges are fully cooked.

Add– 1/2 cheese and 1/2 bacon to the eggs. The cheese is the binder to the tortilla. You need cheese so be sure not to skip this.

Place– the tortilla on top of the eggs. Make sure it binds to the eggs so you may want to place your hand on top for a few seconds. Then flip over the tortilla.

Add– the remaining cheese and bacon and fold over in half. Again the cheese is the binder so it’s important that you don’t skip the cheese.

Cook- both sides until the tortilla starts to turn golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

*See the recipe card at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions.

Variations

It’s easy to adjust this recipe to your specific tastes!

Cheese: switch up your cheese with extra-sharp Cheddar, Colby, or Mozzarella.

Seasoning: add any seasonings to your preference. Some of my favorites are Italian seasoning, seasoning salt like Lowry’s, or cajun.

Meat: any meat could be switched out for bacon, such as sausage, ham, or chicken.

Veggies: green peppers, mushrooms, or onions would taste fantastic!

How to freeze quesadillas:

These quesadillas are freezer-friendly! Flash freeze individual quesadillas by laying them on a parchment-lined baking pan for 2 hours. Spread them out evenly so they are not touching. Once hard and semi-frozen, place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat- bake in the oven or toaster oven at 350 degrees until cooked through. Also, you can reheat in the air fryer at 370 degrees until cooked through.

Special equipment for this recipe

Non-stick Fry Pan– this is the pan I used to make the quesadillas. It cooks evenly, plus it’s a great price!

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