Folded Tortilla Breakfast Hack (Printable Version)

A crispy folded tortilla filled with eggs, cheese, and savory breakfast ingredients for busy mornings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 2 large flour tortillas (8-inch)

→ Eggs

02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 tablespoon milk
04 - Salt, to taste
05 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Fillings

06 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 2 slices cooked bacon or vegetarian bacon, chopped (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
09 - 1/4 cup chopped baby spinach

→ Cooking Fat

10 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until eggs are just set. Remove from heat.
03 - Place one tortilla flat on a cutting board. Using a knife or kitchen scissors, make a single cut from the center out to the edge, taking care not to cut completely through.
04 - Visualize the tortilla divided into four quarters. Arrange shredded cheese in the first quarter, scrambled eggs in the second, bacon and diced bell pepper in the third (if using), and chopped spinach in the fourth quarter.
05 - Starting at the cut, fold each quarter over the next sequentially to create a layered triangular pocket.
06 - Reheat the skillet with butter or oil. Place the folded quesadilla in the pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Remove from skillet, allow to cool briefly, slice in half if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks fancy but takes less time than making toast.
  • The crispy outside and melty inside combo hits different when you're groggy.
  • You can prep ingredients the night before and fold-and-cook in minutes.
02 -
  • Don't skip the gentle press while cooking—it's what makes the outside crispy instead of just warm.
  • If your filling is too cold, the cheese won't melt by the time the tortilla crisps up, so let everything come to room temperature first.
03 -
  • Shred your cheese the night before and chop your vegetables so assembly takes ninety seconds flat.
  • If you're feeding more than one person, assemble both quesadillas before cooking either one—this keeps everything the same temperature.
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