This easy breakfast quesadilla is crispy, cheesy, high in protein, and made with simple budget-friendly ingredients. Perfect for a cheap and filling breakfast ready in under 15 minutes.
Approximate Total Cost
Estimated Total Price: $4.62
Prices may vary depending on store, location, and product brands.
Ingredients :
- 3 large eggs — about $1.05
- 2 medium flour tortillas — about $0.80
- 80 g shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup) — about $1.20
- 10 g butter (2 tsp) — about $0.20
- 1 small green onion — about $0.37
- Salt and black pepper to taste — about $0.15
- 2 tbsp salsa — about $0.85
Instructions :
Step 1
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
Step 3
Pour in the eggs and cook gently while stirring until softly scrambled.
Step 4
Place one tortilla into the skillet. Add half of the cheese, scrambled eggs, chopped green onion, and the remaining cheese.
Step 5
Top with the second tortilla and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 6
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until the cheese melts completely.
Step 7
Slice into triangles and serve warm with salsa.
Nutrition Per Serving :
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 22 g
- Carbs: 29 g
- Fat: 24 g
Tips :
- Add diced turkey slices for extra protein.
- Use low-fat cheese for a lighter version.
- Cook on medium heat for the crispiest tortillas.
- Serve with hot sauce or Greek yogurt for extra flavor.
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