Description
A savory and flavorful Pimento Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla featuring fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, sautéed jalapeños and onions, and creamy pimento cheese, all sandwiched between warm flour tortillas and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo for a delightful morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 8-Inch Flour Tortillas
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Pimento Cheese
- 6 slices Bacon
- 5 teaspoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño Pepper, diced
- 1 Onion, diced
For Serving
- Sour Cream, to taste
- Pico de Gallo, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the bacon.
- Bake the Bacon: Arrange 6 slices of bacon on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Whisk the Eggs: Crack 4 large eggs into a small bowl and whisk thoroughly until well combined.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeño pepper, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Make Omelet: Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet with vegetables and cook for about 2 minutes. The eggs should begin to set but not scramble, forming an omelet-like layer.
- Cook Through: Carefully flip the egg over and cook for an additional 15 seconds until fully cooked through.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay an 8-inch flour tortilla on a flat surface and spread 1 tablespoon of pimento cheese evenly over it, pressing slightly to adhere.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Top the pimento cheese with the cooked egg, 1½ strips of bacon, and another tablespoon of pimento cheese. Cover with a second tortilla and repeat for the remaining tortillas.
- Cook Quesadillas: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter. Place a quesadilla in the skillet and cook each side for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve warm with sour cream and pico de gallo to taste.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your preferred spice level.
- For a crispier texture, bake bacon to your desired doneness.
- Use fresh pimento cheese for the best flavor or substitute with a blend of cheddar cheese and diced pimentos.
- The quesadillas are best served immediately but can be reheated in a skillet to retain crispness.
- Omitting bacon can make this recipe suitable for a vegetarian diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pimento Cheese, Breakfast Quesadilla, Bacon, Eggs, Jalapeño, Onion, Mexican-inspired Breakfast, Savory Quesadilla
