Breakfast quesadillas for a morning meal on the go (2024)

FAQs

What do you call a quesadilla in the morning? ›

Breakfast quesadillas, usually made with eggs and cheese, but sometimes also with vegetables and/or meat, all sandwiched between two flour tortillas, are growing on menus in the United States as they provide a balance of comfort and customization with a nod to the Mexican classic on which they're based.

To Reheat – Place frozen quesadillas into a toaster oven at 350˚F and reheat until warmed through and cheese is melted.

Toasting both sides of the tortillas takes an extra minute of your time but the results are more than worth it. It gives the tortilla a chance to better crisp up, withstanding any soggy fillings you might add. It makes the quesadilla easier to eat and easier to dunk in salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

This frozen breakfast features a tasty tortilla filled with egg whites, mozzarella cheese, chopped bell pepper and turkey bacon.

Breakfast Quesadilla from Taco Bell is a breakfast menu item that typically consists of a soft tortilla filled with ingredients like scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon or steak, and cheese. It is then grilled to a crispy, golden brown. It's a flavorful and satisfying breakfast option sold by the fast food chain.

two smashed crispy beef patties with house seasoning, american cheese, diced white onions, pickles, and caramelized onions, all wrapped in a crispy spinach tortilla.

To Make Ahead and Freeze

Assemble the quesadillas and wrap individually in plastic. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze on the sheet until the quesadillas are firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Yes, somehow I forgot cold pizza was a food group for some people. Who knew cold quesadillas were also good? And if you don't want to eat them cold, but instead want them warm again, simply warm them up at serving time.

Ironically, the key to a crispy quesadilla is less fat in the pan, not more. Too much fat will make your quesadilla soggy instead of crispy. Use just enough to coat the bottom of your skillet — about 1/2 teaspoon of butter or oil. Warm it in the skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

Fold in half (like an omelette) and wrap each quesadilla individually in a piece of foil. (From here, you can easily transport to the tailgate).

What tortillas are best for quesadillas? ›

Flour Tortillas for Quesadillas

Traditionally in Mexico quesadillas are made with corn tortillas, not wheat flour tortillas, and a melty, white cheese. Here in the states though, because of how close we are to the Sonoran area of northern Mexico, quesadillas are more often made with flour tortillas.

The third rule is to cook your quesadillas in oil instead of butter. I opt for butter over oil whenever possible, but this is one case where oil is better: Butter contains water, which means that your quesadillas will turn out damp and floppy.

Queso Chihuahua is good for melting and is similar to a mild white Cheddar or Monterey Jack. It may be used in queso fundido (fondue style melted cheese), choriqueso, quesadillas, chilaquiles, chili con queso, or sauces.

Quesadillas de Camaron {Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas}

Quesadillas doradas literally means “golden quesadillas,” a reference to the color the tortillas take on after deep-frying.

Breakfast – meal eaten in the morning, usually before 10:00 am. Later meals can involve breakfast food but are usually not considered breakfast.

Flour Tortillas grilled and filled with thinly sliced steak and melted cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomato.

Well, queso means cheese in Spanish, and Dilla means a slang term for a dude. So quesadilla translates into “cheese-dude.” This little cheese thing was originated in the northern and central Mexico back in the 16th century.

Quesadillas! They're delicious, satisfying, and—most importantly—EASY. They're one of my favorite back-pocket meals, something I can whip up using basic ingredients when I need a simple dinner or work-from-home lunch.