Healthy Breakfast Quesadillas

Crispy on the outside and stuffed with fluffy eggs, sausage, and spinach inside, these healthy breakfast quesadillas are packed with protein and the best way to start the day!

Breakfast quesadillas are one of those things that I used to think nobody needed a recipe for…that is until I came up with the most killer recipe.

Now I’m convinced that everyone needs it so you’re welcome.

This recipe isn’t complicated in the slightest but the combination of hearty meat, a flavorful spinach-egg filling, and lots of cheese take them over the top in the flavor department.

The best part about these quesadillas is that this recipe is SO adaptable. I include tons of options later on in the blog post about different vegetable combinations you can use, different meats, cheeses, etc.

Your breakfast game is about to rock.

These Breakfast Quesadillas feature…

• Fluffy cottage cheese scrambled eggs and baby spinach
• Two kinds of cheese and breakfast sausage crumbles
• Fresh cilantro, sour cream, and salsa for serving

Making the Quesadillas

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

• Unsalted butter
• Eggs
• Baby spinach
• Cottage cheese
• Green onions
• Breakfast sausage
• Flour tortillas
• Monterey jack cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• Vegetable oil
• Cilantro
• Sour cream
• Salsa

Tips for Perfect Quesadillas

1. Do not overcook scrambled eggs – for a creamy scrambled egg texture, cook the eggs until just set then remove immediately from heat to prevent drying out.
2. Pat sausage dry – once the sausage has been browned pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess grease from getting in the quesadillas.
3. Use freshly-shredded cheese – cheese that’s been freshly shredded will melt much better in the quesadillas.
4. Fry quesadillas in batches – be careful not to overcrowd the pan otherwise the quesadillas will not crisp up properly. I typically fry them up 2 at a time in a large skillet, adding additional oil to pan between each batch.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on these quesadillas.

• Skip the meat – skip the meat and replace it with a vegetable for a vegetarian-friendly quesadilla.
• Add more vegetables – add sautéed sweet pepper strips, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, or kale.
• Make quesadillas spicy – add sauteed jalapeno, red pepper flakes, or your favorite hot sauce to egg mixture to taste.
• Use a different kind of cheese – try colby jack, sharp cheddar, or gouda.

Reheating Quesadillas

These quesadillas store well in refrigerator up to 6 days which makes them ideal for a make-ahead breakfast or lunch. To reheat quesadillas, air fry at 375F 8-10 minutes or oven-bake in a single layer at 400F 10-15 minutes.

No way around it, these quesadillas are about to be a new breakfast staple in your house! Every bite is packed full of fluffy eggs and cheese while the outside is perfectly crispy and ready to be dipped into all the salsa and sour cream you can find.

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Try these other savory breakfast favorites next!

• Asparagus Greek Omelet
• Pimento Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
• Chilaquiles Verdes

This post was updated with new recipe adjustments on 3/19/25.