23 Crispy, Crunchy, Cheesy Breakfast Quesadillas Worth Waking Up For
Getting up in the morning may not always be easy, but if you know you've got a delicious breakfast waiting for you, that's some pretty good motivation to spring out of bed and kick off your day!
I usually love pancakes, waffles, muffins or quick breads for breakfast. On other days, I like a breakfast quesadilla—whether it's filled with cheese, eggs, meat or a combo. There's something so satisfying about eating a quesadilla that's typically reserved for lunchtime or dinner, and transforming it into a morning meal—especially on National Quesadilla Day, September 25.
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What are Quesadillas?
A quesadilla is essentially a flattened Mexican taco that's either made with flour or corn tortillas and stuffed mainly with cheese, with the addition of spices, meats or vegetables.
How to Make a Breakfast Quesadilla
The best thing about breakfast quesadillas is the ingredient combos are endless. You can literally take anything you have laying around in your fridge or pantry and throw it in. To assemble, simply spray a nonstick fry pan with oil, add a tortilla, top with toppings, add another tortilla and fry on each side for a few minutes gently pressing down until the cheese is melted. Once golden and crispy-looking, transfer to a cutting board to cut into individual quesadilla segments.
From meat-filled Bacon and Egg Quesadillas and Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas to vegetarian options such as Broccoli and Cheddar Breakfast Quesadillas, there's definitely a 'dilla you're going to want to wake up to here.
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23 Best Breakfast Quesadilla Recipes
Try this delicious breakfast quesadilla recipe and you won't be sorry. For a vegetarian version, substitute ¼ cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed and lightly mashed, for the bacon.
Get the recipe: Bacon-Spinach Breakfast Quesadilla
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Broccoli cheddar breakfast quesadillas are a great alternative to breakfast burritos…crispy, cheesy and sneakily full of vegetables. Stock up the freezer for easy breakfasts.
Get the recipe: Broccoli and Cheddar Breakfast Quesadillas
Sweet Peas and Saffron
Eggs, melty cheese and meat fill these sheet pan breakfast quesadillas which make for a crave-able breakfast that’s sure to get you outta bed!
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Breakfast Quesadillas
Dance Around the Kitchen
This gluten-free and keto bacon and egg breakfast quesadilla only takes six ingredients to make. It’s made with a delicious cheese shell tortilla that’s stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs and crispy bacon.
Get the recipe: Keto Bacon and Egg Breakfast Quesadilla
Officially Gluten Free
This mini quesadilla recipe will make snack time fun (and healthy!) Stuffed with hummus and avocado, they’re a breeze to make!
Get the recipe: Mini Avocado Hummus Quesadilla
Cookin' Canuck
Looking for some new easy and healthy breakfast ideas? You’ll love this healthy breakfast quesadilla recipe filled with eggs, cheese and vegetables. Plus it's delicious and pretty quick to make.
Get the recipe: Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast Quesadilla
Homemade Mastery
These crisp quesadillas are covered with enchilada sauce, topped with veggies and smothered in cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and you have a delicious and healthy meal in minutes.
Get the recipe: Open-Face Enchilada Veggie Quesadillas
Two Peas and Their Pod
Loaded with smoky-sweet squash, shaved Brussels sprouts, fluffy scrambled eggs, scallions and Monterey Jack, these breakfast quesadillas are packed with flavor and nutrition!
Get the recipe: Butternut and Brussels Sprout Breakfast Quesadillas
Domesticate Me
These spinach and red pepper breakfast quesadillas are a delicious breakfast with enough protein to keep you satisfied until lunch!
Get the recipe: Spinach Red Pepper Breakfast Quesadillas
Wendy Polisi
Quesadillas stuffed with chipotle scrambled eggs and bacon along with plenty of melted cheese! The perfect breakfast quesadilla!
Get the recipe: Chipotle Bacon and Egg Quesadillas
Closet Cooking
These quick and easy Southwestern breakfast quesadillas are the perfect way to mix up your breakfast routine, and start your day! They are loaded with veggies, sausage, cheese and lots of spices.
Get the recipe: Southwestern Breakfast Quesadillas
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Bites with Bri
This gluten-free, low-carb breakfast quesadilla is made with egg whites, cheese, mushrooms and spinach. An easy breakfast that’s filling, delicious and low in calories!
Get the recipe: Healthy Breakfast Quesadilla
Skinny Fitalicious
Meal prep ahead of time so you can have breakfast done right every morning! This breakfast quesadillas recipe has less than 300 calories per serving!
Get the recipe: Ham Egg and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas
Damn Delicious
Make-ahead breakfast quesadillas filled with scrambled eggs, feta cheese, spinach and red peppers. An easy, healthy week day breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep!
Get the recipe: Spinach Feta Red Pepper Breakfast Quesadillas
Sweet Peas and Saffron
Breakfast quesadilla with eggs, spinach, cheese and beans. Freezer friendly and filling, these are easy to make ahead for fast, healthy meals!
Get the recipe: Freezer Breakfast Quesadilla
Well Plated
This quesadilla will give you the nutrients and the energy you need to power through your day.
Get the recipe: Spinach and White Bean Breakfast Quesadilla
Skinny Ms
Loaded with scrambled tofu “eggs,” hearty potato hash, spicy soyrizo, wilted baby spinach and delicious cashew “mozzarella cheese,” this vegan breakfast quesadilla is the perfect way to start your day!
Get the recipe: Vegan Breakfast Quesadilla with Southwest Tofu Scramble
Good Food Baddie
Waffled. Breakfast. Quesadillas. How fun are these?
Get the recipe: Waffled Breakfast Quesadillas
Real Food by Dad
Kick off your day with a spinach avocado breakfast quesadilla. High on protein and filled with flavor!
Get the recipe: Spinach Avocado Breakfast Quesadilla
Cookin' Canuck
Low-carb sausage and cheese breakfast quesadillas are great for a quick breakfast without eggs, and they’re a treat for people who love breakfast sausage!
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas
Kalyn's Kitchen
Eggs, cheese and bacon pieces are folded inside a soft tortilla and then toasted to melty goodness! These small-sized tortillas make the perfect-sized breakfast quesadillas and can make a creative egg appearance!
Get the recipe: Ham, Cheese and Bacon Breakfast Quesadillas
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Alyona's Cooking
Soft scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, chipotle peppers, cheese and spinach, stuffed into flour tortillas and cooked until golden, crisp, and oh so perfect.
Get the recipe: Breakfast Quesadilla with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Salsa
Half Baked Harvest
These easy breakfast quesadillas are filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, green peppers, bacon and cheddar cheeses, all enveloped between two crispy tortilla shells. It’s an easy meal that’s perfect for busy mornings!
Get the recipe: Easy Breakfast Quesadillas
Pumpkin 'n Spice
