Growing up, weekends meant slow mornings and the smell of something warm on the stove. These breakfast quesadillas were my dad’s way of saying, “Let’s start the day right.” Crispy on the outside, gooey inside, they’re perfect for sharing or saving for later. Try them once, and they might just become your go-to breakfast.
4 large flour tortillas
4 large eggs
1 cup cooked ham, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp butter or cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped green onions or bell peppers
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Scramble the eggs until just set. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, lightly sauté ham (and veggies if using) until warmed through.
Lay out tortillas. On one half of each, layer scrambled eggs, ham, and cheese.
Fold tortillas in half. Wipe the skillet and melt remaining butter. Cook quesadillas over medium heat until golden and crisp on both sides, 2–3 minutes per side.
Let rest a minute before slicing into wedges.
Use pre-cooked ham to save time.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little hot sauce or salsa before folding.