A cheesy quesadilla is a welcome change at the breakfast table.

This is a great make-ahead and freezer-friendly breakfast, too.

Make a few quesadillas, then freeze them, wrapped in aluminum foil.

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Ingredients for Breakfast Quesadilla

You’ll need just a few breakfast-themed foods for this recipe.

Everything else is typical to a classicquesadilla recipe.

Of course, on weekends you’ve got the option to get a little more creative.

breakfast quesadilla ingredients including a flour tortilla

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Cook until the sausage browns and the peppers soften (about 5 minutes).

Once the sausage and peppers are cooked, immediately reduce the heat to low.

Scramble the egg:

Crack the egg into a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon of water.

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Scramble with a fork or whisk.

Cook until the scrambled eggs begin to set, but are still soft (about 1 minute).

Remove the skillet from the heat, and set aside.

Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla browning the sausage and peppers in a nonstick pan

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Meanwhile, mix the Cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses in a small bowl, then divide in half.

Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, guacamole, and/or sour cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, plant-based sausage easily can be used in lieu of meat sausage.

Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla whisking the egg with the water

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Or, use black beans or pinto beans instead of meat.

These are a great make-ahead breakfast.

Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla adding the scrambled egg to the pan

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Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla cooking the egg

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Southern Living Breakfast Quesadillas mixing together the shredded cheeses

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Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla adding the cheese to the tortilla in the skillet

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Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla adding the rest of the filling to the quesadilla

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Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla folding the tortilla over the filling

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Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla flipping the quesadilla to finish

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Southern Living Breakfast Quesadilla cutting into wedges to serve

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