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Easy Fried Egg Quesadilla: Quick Melted Cheese Tortilla

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Make this simple fried egg quesadilla for a fast, savory meal. It is a great 5 minute lunch idea or a satisfying late night snack recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese (best melty cheese for quesadillas)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon salsa or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add half the butter or oil.
  2. Crack one egg into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the egg until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny, if desired. This creates the runny yolk quesadilla filling. Remove the egg and set it aside.
  3. Wipe the skillet clean if necessary, then add the remaining butter or oil. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
  4. Sprinkle half the cheese evenly over the tortilla. Place the cooked fried egg in the center of the cheese. Top with the remaining cheese.
  5. Place the second tortilla over the filling. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
  6. Carefully flip the quesadilla. Cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  7. Remove from the skillet. Slice into wedges. Serve immediately with salsa or hot sauce for a Tex mex morning meal or stuffed tortilla with fried egg.

Notes

  • For a crispier tortilla, press down gently on the top tortilla with a spatula while cooking.
  • If you prefer a firmer yolk, cook the egg slightly longer until it reaches your preferred doneness before placing it in the tortilla.
  • This recipe works well as a grab and go egg wrap if you fold it in half instead of making a double-decker style.

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