This breakfast quesadilla recipe is the perfect recipe to start your day. A delicious and hearty breakfast quesadilla packed with tender chunks of seasoned steak, roasted hatch chilies, pepper jack and sharp cheddar cheese, and fluffy scrambled eggs. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible.
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That may be true, but in my opinion, it’s also the most delicious! I’m a big, big fan of all things breakfast. From pancakes and sausage to eggs and bacon or any combination of those two in any form, I love me some breakfast! I’m also a big fan of Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors, so I combined those two loves to make these beefy, spicy, and cheesy breakfast quesadillas. Every bite is full of beef, eggs, cheese, and a nice kick of heat.
Breakfast Quesadilla
These delicious quesadillas start with tender seasoned New York strip steak bites. I add the steak bites, scrambled eggs, roasted Hatch chiles, and two kinds of cheese to the tortillas, fold them over, and pan-fry them until they’re golden on the outside and melty on the inside. These aren’t a breakfast, they’re a breakFEAST, and even the biggest eaters will be satisfied by just one of these bad boys.
Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe
- The delicious combination of tender chunks of steaks adds a hearty protein, the roasted hatch chiles add a smoky heat, and the cheeses add a creamy richness. The scrambled eggs add a light, fluffiness. A combination of ingredients that is simply irresistible.
- It’s a fairly quick and easy breakfast recipe that can be on the table in about 30 minutes. Roast the chiles, cook the steak, scramble the eggs, and assemble the quesadillas. A delicious option for a weekday breakfast or brunch.
- This recipe is very versatile and can be customized to your liking by adding or removing ingredients. You can add crispy bacon, sausage, peppers, and onions, or use different cheese. The variations are endless.
Breakfast Quesadilla Ingredients
These quesadillas only use a few simple ingredients to deliver their big, bold flavor, and you can find them all at your local grocery store in one quick trip.
- Boneless New York strip steak
- Butter, plus additional butter for eggs and tortillas
- Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- Garlic salt
- Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- Black pepper
- Hatch green chiles
- Pepper jack cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Large eggs
- Flour tortillas
How to Make Breakfast Quesadillas
Although every part of these quesadillas is made from scratch – even the roasted chiles – it’s an easy recipe that even beginners can make with no issues.
Step 1: Roast the Chiles
Place rinsed and dried Hatch chiles on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 450. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
Step 2: Steam
Place the chiles in a gallon-sized baggie. Then seal the up and let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes to steam.
Step 3: Chop the Chiles
Remove the chiles from the bag. Then, remove the stems, peel off the skin, and chop them up. Set aside.
Step 4: Cook the Steak
Melt butter in a large skillet or frying pan. Then, add the steak and sprinkle with the seasonings. Cook until you reach your desired doneness.
Step 5: Scramble the Eggs
Whisk the eggs and scramble in a large frying pan with butter until light and fluffy with no visible liquid remaining. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 6: Fill and Fry
Wipe the pan clean and melt a little butter in it. Then, Place a tortilla in the pan. Top it with cheese, steak, scrambled eggs, and roasted chiles. Then, fold the tortilla over, flip it, and cook on the other side until the cheese is melty. Repeat until all quesadillas are made. Cut into 3 pieces and enjoy with salsa or your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Tips
- It’s important to seal the chiles so they can steam to make the skins easier to peel.
- Always wash your hands and never touch your face when working with hot peppers.
- Cook the steak on medium-high heat to get a nice crust on the outside while leaving the inside tender.
Variations
- You can make these quesadillas with chicken or pork, as well.
- Try Oaxaca, Mexican blend, or taco blend cheeses for these quesadillas.
- Use a deep skillet and deep fry the quesadillas for even more delicious, crispy goodness.
What to Serve with Breakfast Quesadillas
Serve these quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce, sour cream, and more. Some great ideas include:
- Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Taco sauce
- Cheese sauce
You can also pair these with other breakfast favorites as part of a larger breakfast or brunch spread.
Recipe FAQ
These breakfast quesadillas are full of cubed steak, scrambled eggs, cheese, and roasted Hatch chiles.
Bake the chiles at 450 for 10 minutes. Then, flip them and bake for another 10 minutes. Seal them in a bag for 10 to 15 minutes to steam, then remove the stems, peel the skin, and use however you like.
You can make the steak, scrambled eggs, and roasted chiles in advance. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Then, fill and fry the tortilla as directed in the recipe.
You can freeze these quesadillas for up to 2 months. Defrost them to room temperature, then reheat them.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Breakfast Quesadillas
Refrigerate the quesadillas for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat the quesadillas, place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Then, bake at 325 for 10 minutes until crispy.
Try This Delicious Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe Today
This breakfast quesadilla is loaded with tender beef, fluffy eggs, hot and zesty roasted Hatch chiles, and two different cheeses. It’s a super hearty – AND super easy – breakfast burrito that will satisfy even the biggest eaters. Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again. You’ll have to if you want your family to stop pestering you!
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Here is a delicious Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy weekday breakfast, or to enjoy on the weekends. They are also great for lunch and dinner. An all around delicious recipe any time of the day.
Breakfast Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds boneless New York strip steaks, cut into small bite size chunks
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Hatch green chiles, roasted, chopped
- 16 ounce pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 16 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 10 large eggs, scrambled
- 8 flour tortillas burrito size 10-inch
- Additional butter for eggs and for frying quesadillas
Instructions
Roast the Hatch Chiles
- Preheat the oven to 450° and place rinsed and dried Hatch chiles on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip over, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove chiles from the oven and, using tongs, place chiles in a gallon size baggie.
- Seal and let steam for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove stem, and peel off the blistered and charred skin.
- Slice chiles in half lengthwise, remove seeds, if desired, and chop chiles, set aside.
For the Steak
- Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet or a large frying pan.
- Add steak and sprinkle with all of the seasonings. Stir.
- Cook until desired doneness is obtained.
Make the Scrambled Eggs
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and cook in a large frying pan with a little butter until they are light and fluffy, with no visible liquid egg remaining. Remove from pan and place on a plate or in a bowl.
- Wipe the frying pan clean, melt a little butter, place a tortilla in the pan, Add a handful of shredded cheese, steak, and scrambled eggs to one half of the tortilla..
- Fold in half, flip over and cook the other side until the cheese is melty. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Remove each quesadilla from the pan, cut each quesadilla into three pieces, and enjoy with salsa, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
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