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Spinach, Egg, and Bacon Breakfast Quesadillas

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Cast-Iron Round Griddle (optional)
  • Large Skillet (10 inches)

Ingredients  

  • 4 strips bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon diced green chiles
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salsa, for serving
  • avocado slices or guacamole, for serving

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon to the desired crispness. Place the cooked bacon on paper towels to drain excess grease. Remove all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, black pepper, and green chiles.
  • Add egg mixture to the skillet. Scramble the eggs until they are no longer runny, stirring often. Add the bacon and spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
  • Remove the egg, bacon, and spinach mixture and wipe the frying pan clean.
  • Add a little pad of butter or bacon grease to the pan and allow it to melt. Place one tortilla in the skillet (or cast iron griddle).
  • Cover the tortilla with ¼ cup of cheese and ¼ of the egg mixture, leaving an approximately ½ inch border around the tortilla. Top the egg mixture with another ¼ cup of cheese and cover with the second tortilla, cooked side down.
  • Cook for 60-90 seconds, letting the bottom layer of cheese melt and the tortilla get crispy.
  • With a spatula, lightly press down on the quesadilla before carefully flipping it over. Cook for an additional 60-90 seconds.
  • Remove from the frying pan and place on a cutting board. Allow quesadilla to cool for 1-2 minutes before cutting with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
  • Repeat for the remaining quesadillas.
  • Serve quesadillas warm with fresh salsa, guacamole, or avocado slices.

Notes

1. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value will vary based on the brand of ingredients used. It does not include the nutritional value of any sides. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
2. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos.