Description
These cheeseburger quesadillas combine the savory flavors of sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for breakfast or any meal, they’re easy to customize with your favorite add-ins like bacon, hash browns, or veggies. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for an irresistible dish!
Ingredients
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For the Sausage:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, casings removed (or 1 lb plain pork sausage roll)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
For the Eggs:
- 8 large eggs
- 4 oz can mild green chiles
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half, heavy cream, or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–3 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
For the Quesadillas:
- 6 taco-size flour tortillas (7–8 inch)
- 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
For Serving (Optional):
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Hot sauce
Instructions
Cook the Sausage:
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, crumbling the sausage, until fully cooked through.
- Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
Make the Eggs:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, green chiles, half-and-half, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add the egg mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, let the eggs set slightly, then use a rubber spatula to pull the eggs across the pan, forming large curds.
- Cook just until the eggs are softly set. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Quesadillas:
- Lay the tortillas on a clean counter.
- On half of each tortilla, layer the Monterey Jack cheese, cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, cilantro (if using), and cheddar cheese.
- Fold the tortillas over to create half-moon shapes.
Cook the Quesadillas:
- Wipe out the skillet and heat over medium heat (no oil).
- Add 1-2 quesadillas to the skillet and press down with a spatula. Cook until the bottom is golden and crispy, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
- Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
Serve:
- Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or hot sauce to taste.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting results. Pre-shredded cheeses don’t melt as well in the short cooking time for quesadillas.
- No oil for cooking the quesadillas helps prevent burning. If you use oil, use very little to avoid browning the tortillas too quickly.
- Don’t overcook the eggs—they will continue to cook in the quesadilla, so remove them from the heat when they are slightly underdone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Quesadilla
- Calories: 630kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 370mg