Tomato Basil Egg Quesadilla Wedges
Crisp tortillas fold around jammy eggs, melty cheese, and juicy tomatoes for a fast breakfast that cuts into perfect wedges.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 15 · Total: 25 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
INSPIRED BY
Inspired by breakfast tacos, Italian tomato and basil flavors, and the weeknight quesadilla trick.
Story
Casey loves a breakfast that can be cut into wedges and eaten with one hand while the coffee finishes brewing. Soft eggs, tomato, basil, and mozzarella make the filling bright and familiar, and the skillet gives the tortillas that just-right crunch. It is a cheerful way to use a few fridge staples before the day gets moving.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl until blended, then melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the eggs and stir slowly for 2 minutes until softly set but still glossy, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Lay two tortillas on a board and scatter half the cheese over each, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
- Top with the soft eggs, tomato, basil, remaining cheese, and black pepper, then fold each tortilla in half.
- Heat the olive oil in the skillet and cook the quesadillas for 3 minutes per side until crisp and the cheese melts.
- Rest the quesadillas for 2 minutes, slice each into wedges, and serve with extra basil and tomato if desired.
Chef Tips
- Keep the eggs slightly underdone because they finish cooking inside the quesadilla.
- Seed the tomato so the tortillas stay crisp instead of soggy.
- A handful of baby spinach can stand in for half the basil.
- For a sharper bite, swap mozzarella for shredded cheddar or pepper jack.
Cook's Notes
- **Eggs:** Pull them while glossy because they keep cooking in the quesadilla.
- **Tomatoes:** Remove the seeds to protect the crisp tortilla.
- **Cheese:** Pepper jack adds a mild, family-friendly kick.