Recipe

How to Make a Spicy AF Breakfast Quesadilla

By Alexis Clark at CU Boulder

Non-traditional breakfasts are rising in popularity across the world. Hop on the bandwagon and turn your boring egg and toast breakfast into an explosion of flavor. The spicy jalapeños and hot sauce in this quesadilla will give you the kick you need to start the day off right.

Spicy Breakfast Quesadilla

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup Cojita cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • Jalapenos
  • Hot sauce

Step 1

Whisk 1 egg and add a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Step 2

Scramble! Make sure to keep that spatula moving for spectacular scrambled eggs.

Step 3

Heat up tortilla press and first put down 1 large flour tortilla.

Step 4

Sprinkle on as much cheese as your heart desires.

Step 5

Add that scrambled egg.

Step 6

Add a half cup of corn.

Step 7

More cheese! Add a half cup of cojita cheese.

Step 8

Chop up an avocado and add it to the tortilla. Drizzle (or pour) on a half cup of salsa.

Step 9

How many jalapenos can you handle?

Step 10

Add as much hot sauce as your tastebuds can take.

Step 11

Ready to eat.