BREAKFAST SOFRITO EGG QUESADILLAS
This quick ten-minute breakfast has the perfect mix of crunchiness and cheesiness. This delicious stuffing made with a sofrito base and eggs make this a fresh, simple and filling breakfast. This recipe and video tutorial will show you the bases to make any sort of quesadilla. You can make it your own and add or substitute the ingredients for the stuffing, so many delicious options and such a versatile way to enjoy breakfast!
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SERVES 2
INGREDIENTS
4 Large eggs [whisked raw]
2 Tablespoons of a neutral oil, olive oil or butter for that extra richness [plus extra for the searing of the tortillas]
½ Cup of tomatoes [small dice]
½ Cup of Spanish or white onions [small dice]
¼ Cup of cilantro or parsley [chopped]
4 Large tortilla 8’’ in diameter [see notes for my favorite tortilla brands]
½ Cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, pepper jack or queso mexicano [add bit more if you want it EXTRA cheesy]
Black pepper
Salt
ADDITIONAL TOPPING IDEAS
- Pickled jalapeno
- Sliced scallions
- Chopped chives
- Chopped jarred roasted bell peppers
- Cooked chopped bacon or turkey bacon
- Crema
- Sriracha or hot sauce
SOFRITO PREPARATION
- Whisk your eggs in a bowl or measuring cup and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Dice your tomatoes, onions and cilantro or parsley and set aside.
- Turn your stovetop to a medium heat and pour in your oil of choice onto a medium pan.
- Let the oil come up to a mild heat and place your diced onions, tomatoes and cilantro or parsley. Mix and season a bit with salt just to let the veggies evaporate and cook faster.
- Once your veggies look translucent this should take 2 minutes. Pour in your whisked eggs.
- Using a spatula gently move the eggs with the veggies around the skillet until the eggs become fluffy and cooked. For well-done eggs cook for 3 – 4 minutes, for a runnier loose egg cook it for 2 minutes.
- Once the sofrito eggs are done place it on a plate or bowl and set it aside.
FINAL PREPARATION
- Lay your two tortillas side by side onto a clean counter or your cutting board and evenly divide your sofrito eggs into the tops of both tortillas. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly onto the sofrito eggs and at this point you can add any other toppings you’d like. Place another tortilla on top “sandwich style” and repeat the process if you’re making more quesadillas.
- Turn your stovetop to a medium heat and in a large or medium sauté pan pour in about one tablespoon of your oil of choice.
- Let the oil come to a mild heat and add in your quesadilla, let each side sear for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat if necessary so the tortilla doesn’t burn. You can also lightly brush your tortilla with your oil of choice, this step makes the quesadilla much crispier. You’ll know the quesadilla is done when it looks golden and crisp and the cheese starts melting on the sides. Repeat the process if making more quesadillas.
- Once the quesadillas are done place them on your cutting board and slices them into 4 pieces. Serve immediately with your toppings or sauces of choice.
ENJOY!
