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Cheesy Breakfast Sausage Quesadillas Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A delicious and hearty Breakfast Quesadilla featuring a crispy flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, savory cooked sausage, and melted Colby Jack cheese. Perfectly pan-cooked to golden perfection and served with salsa, sour cream, and fresh green onions for a satisfying morning meal.


Ingredients

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Quesadilla Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving

  • Sliced green onions (garnish)
  • Salsa (for serving)
  • Sour cream (for serving)


Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
  2. Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Scramble the eggs: Using the same skillet, scramble the egg mixture over medium heat until just set. Remove from heat.
  4. Heat skillet for quesadillas: Clean the skillet and heat it over medium heat to prepare for grilling the quesadillas.
  5. Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out the tortillas flat. On one half of each tortilla, evenly spread the scrambled eggs, top with cooked sausage, and sprinkle with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  6. Fold the tortillas: Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
  7. Cook the quesadillas: Place one folded quesadilla at a time in the heated skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown, crispy, and the cheese inside has melted.
  8. Slice and serve: Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly. Slice into wedges.
  9. Garnish and enjoy: Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortillas before the cheese melts.
  • Drain excess grease from sausage to prevent soggy tortillas.
  • You can substitute Colby Jack cheese with cheddar or Monterey Jack if preferred.
  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • Make sure the eggs are just set, not overcooked, for creamy texture inside the quesadilla.