Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Quesadillas: 2 Glorious Bites
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Enjoy a fun and convenient breakfast fusion by packing the classic flavors of Huevos Rancheros into a portable quesadilla.
- Author: Chloe Fleetwood
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro
- Spread refried beans evenly over half of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese over the beans.
- Cook eggs to your preference (scrambled or fried) and place them on top of the cheese.
- Spoon salsa over the eggs.
- Fold the other half of each tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use a hot salsa or add a pinch of chili powder to the eggs.
- If you prefer your eggs fried, cook them separately and then add them to the quesadilla.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and add-ins like cooked chorizo or black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: Approx. 450-500 (will vary based on ingredients and toppings)
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 8g
- Protein: Approx. 20g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150mg