When I think of all the quick bites I make at home, more often than not, something goes into a tortilla. They seem to stay good for a long time if you refrigerate them and are the perfect canvas for many flavors. This is an easy way to get a breakfast bite with all the pertinent needs; veggies, protein, carbs and cheese! In the dipping sauce, I substitute yogurt for the usual sour cream, but feel free to use what you prefer. I find there is very little taste difference, and the yogurt provides a bit more protein to start your day.
For the veggies: In a large saucepan on medium heat, add the oil and let it begin to swirl from the heat. Add the corn and allow to cook until lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, jalapeño, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the black beans and cumin. Continue to cook a few minutes more. Remove to a plate.
For the eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and hot sauce. To a nonstick frying pan, add some olive oil, then the eggs and quickly scramble until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and wipe the pan clean.
For the quesadillas: Divide and add the ingredients to the pan in this order: tortilla, cheese, bacon, veggies, egg, cheese. Cover the pan with a lid until the cheese on top begins to melt, then add another tortilla to the top; press and flip. Cook until crisp on the bottom. Remove to a wire rack and repeat for the second quesadilla.
For the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt and salsa. Top with the scallions. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with more scallions and cilantro scattered over.
Alternate prep: Do not scramble the eggs. Add half the eggs to the pan, then add half the veggies, bacon and cheese. Add a tortilla; once the egg is cooked, flip the entire thing over with the egg on top, then top with cheese and the second tortilla. Cover with a lid and let the cheese melt. Flip the quesadilla again to toast it on the other side. This keeps the ingredients in place inside the tortillas really well.
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