Use One Easy Tortilla Hack For Tasty Breakfast Quesadillas

A specific method for breakfast quesadillas is gaining notice, and it's for good reason. Cook beaten eggs first in the pan, and when they are almost set, press a tortilla right on top. Give it a flip so the tortilla crisps up in the pan, and load up the inside with your favorite cheese and toppings. 

This delicious technique makes for an easy and enjoyable breakfast. Your quesadilla fillings, particularly the eggs, come together in a more structured way, so the whole thing holds together well when eaten. Letting the egg partially set before covering it with a tortilla allows it to stick and make a solid base, making the quesadilla easier to handle. Plus, cooking your egg right onto the tortilla means the quesadilla is hot and ready to eat with very easy assembly. 

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Don't forget to season your eggs before cooking, as it builds a tasty base for your dish. You'll notice that eggs done like this are fluffy and tender since they finish cooking from the warmth inside the tortilla. The outside of the tortilla gets a nice crispiness, which is a great mouthfeel against the soft eggs and melted cheese. 

Once you make that egg and cheese base in the quesadilla, there are so many options for loading it up. If you want a heartier meal, toss in sausage, chorizo, bacon, or ham. You can also add in sauteed veggies like bell peppers, asparagus, or mushrooms. Throw in spinach and let it wilt in with the egg, or layer in some sliced avocado. Tomatoes or salsa will give it a bit of juiciness, and chiles or punchy scallion whites add zing. You can even add sour cream right into your quesadilla's filling for awesome creaminess.

Picking out different cheeses is another way to change up your quesadilla. You can certainly play outside of the typical American, cheddar, or Monterey Jack. Pepper jack brings some spice and pairs nicely with a dash of hot sauce, and a stretchy cheese like queso Oaxaca creates a more melty consistency.

Using different tortillas is another spot where you can get creative. Flour tortillas are great because they're flexible and crisp up nicely, while whole wheat will give you a bit of a nuttier taste. Corn tortillas get quite crispy and are gluten-free, but you might need to handle them a bit more gently so they don't break. Then you have flavored tortillas, like a spinach one that adds a little earthy note or a sun-dried tomato tortilla that gives a slightly sweet vibe. Throwing in feta cheese, spinach, grated onions (to infuse more onion flavor), and lemon zest is a great option for these types of flavored tortilla breakfast quesadillas.