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Crispy tortillas stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for meal prep, these quesadillas can be frozen and quickly reheated for a hearty, grab-and-go breakfast on busy mornings.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage — Mild or spicy, casing removed if using links
- 8 whole Large eggs
- 0.25 cup Milk — Whole milk preferred
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper — Freshly cracked
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter — For cooking the eggs
Assembly
- 6 large Flour tortillas — 8-inch or 10-inch size
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese — Freshly shredded melts best
- 1 tablespoon Cooking spray or mild oil (optional) — For toasting the quesadillas
Instructions
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it up into small crumbles with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess grease and transfer the sausage to a bowl.
~7 minLeave a tiny bit of the sausage grease in the pan for extra flavor when cooking the eggs, if desired. -
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
~2 min -
Return the skillet to medium-low heat and melt the butter. Pour in the egg mixture. Cook gently, stirring frequently with a silicone spatula, until soft curds form and the eggs are just set but still slightly moist. Remove from heat and gently fold in the cooked sausage. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
~6 minIt's important to let the filling cool slightly so it doesn't make the tortillas soggy or melt the cheese before you're ready to toast. -
Lay the tortillas flat on a clean work surface. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese on one half of each tortilla. Top with a generous scoop (about 1/2 cup) of the egg and sausage mixture. Sprinkle another 2 tablespoons of cheese over the filling, then fold the empty half of the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
~5 minLayering cheese on both the top and bottom of the filling acts as a 'glue' to hold the quesadilla together. -
Wipe the skillet clean, lightly coat with cooking spray or a little oil, and place over medium heat. Toast the assembled quesadillas for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
~10 minIf you plan to freeze them all, you can under-toast them slightly so they don't overcook when reheated. -
Allow the toasted quesadillas to cool completely on a wire rack. This prevents condensation from making them soggy in the freezer.
~15 minCooling on a wire rack ensures air circulates around the whole quesadilla. -
Once fully cooled, wrap each quesadilla tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place the wrapped quesadillas into a large zip-top freezer bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible, seal, label with the date, and freeze.
~5 minFor best quality, consume within 2 months of freezing.
Nutrition
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Tips & Storage
- Add diced bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños to the sausage while cooking for extra veggies and flavor.
- To reheat from frozen (Microwave + Skillet): Unwrap the frozen quesadilla and wrap it in a damp paper towel. Microwave on High for 1 to 1.5 minutes until warmed through. For a crispy exterior, quickly pan-fry the microwaved quesadilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side.
- To reheat from frozen (Oven/Toaster Oven): Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Unwrap the quesadilla, place it on a baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until hot and crispy.
- To reheat from thawed: Thaw overnight in the fridge. Microwave for 30-45 seconds, or toast in a skillet until heated through.
- Storage: Store individually wrapped quesadillas in an airtight freezer bag in the freezer for up to 2 months. Alternatively, store un-frozen leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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