Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
A breakfast quesadilla made with eggs, chicken sausage, and cheese.Cook eggs, assemble in tortilla, and grill until crispy.Ready in 15 minutes, high-protein and perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1.25 oz cooked chicken breakfast sausage 2 links, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons egg whites
- 3 tablespoons part-skim cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- Pinch kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 oz part-skim shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 7-inch low-carb tortilla (or gluten-free)
- Salsa and guacamole optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken sausage until browned and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg, egg whites, cottage cheese, scallions, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly spray the skillet and cook the eggs over medium heat, folding gently until set and no moisture remains (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly spray with oil. Place the tortilla in the pan.
- Add half the cheese to one side of the tortilla, then layer the eggs and sausage on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the filling.
- Fold the tortilla and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side, until the cheese melts.
- Slice and serve your Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with salsa and guacamole if desired.
Notes
- You can replace chicken sausage with beef sausage if preferred.
- For dairy-free, skip cheese or use plant-based alternatives.
- Serve with fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast plate.