Here’s one from the “Taco Bell” school of recipe development: i.e., if your child likes a bunch of ingredients individually or in one form, chances are likely they’ll likely enjoy the same ones in a slightly different form. Cheese? Check. Eggs? Check. Bready but kinda crunchy things? Check. Creamy spready stuff? Check. Voila: the breakfast quesadilla.
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🥞 Why This Breakfast Quesadilla Works
Mornings with a toddler can feel like walking through a minefield—one wrong move, and breakfast ends up everywhere except in their mouth. That’s why this Breakfast Quesadilla is pure magic: eggs, melty cheese, creamy avocado, all tucked into a tortilla. It’s crispy, cheesy, and sturdy enough to survive toddler chaos.
🛒 Ingredients at a Glance
Here’s what you’ll need to make one breakfast quesadilla:
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ¼ avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1 flour tortilla (about 8-inch)
- 1 tsp oil or butter
👩🍳 Quick How-To
- Cook the Egg – Whisk the egg and cook it in a nonstick pan to form a thin omelet.
- Add the Cheese – Sprinkle cheese over the hot egg so it starts to melt.
- Layer in the Avocado – Place slices or mashed avocado over the cheese.
- Assemble the Quesadilla – Place a tortilla in the pan, top with the egg mixture, fold (or sandwich with another tortilla).
- Crisp It Up – Cook until the tortilla is golden and crispy, flipping if needed.
❓ FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes—cook, cool, and store in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet for the best texture.
What if my kid doesn’t like avocado?
Skip it, or swap in thin tomato slices, cooked spinach, or even a smear of cream cheese.
Can I add more fillings?
Absolutely. Just don’t overstuff—too much filling makes flipping tricky.
How To Make A Breakfast Quesadilla For Kids
Description
Eggs, avocado, and cheese combine into perfectly gooey form within a crunchy tortilla shell, the perfect mix of textures for your young one.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep
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Ready the guac: make our toddler friendly one, or use store bought. Spread guacamole across the top of one tortilla.
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Crack the egg into a small bowl and add in a small splash of milk (optional); mix until the yolk is broken up and the liquid is all the same color. Set aside.
Serve
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Melt a small pat of butter over medium heat in a skillet just large enough to hold a tortilla.
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Place the tortilla with the guacamole into the pan, guace side facing up. Pour the egg mixture over the top of the tortilla, using a spoon to spread it out across the tortilla; don't fret if a bit of egg liquid escapes into the pan. Sprinkle cheese all across the tortilla, then smoosh the second tortilla on top and press until it gloms onto the mixture below.
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Cook the tortilla until it is brown and slightly crisps on the bottom side, or roughly 2 minutes; flip and cook the other side for one minute, then remove from heat.
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Wait 2-3 minutes before cutting into it so that insides can cool.
Serve
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Cut the quesadilla into the shape most compelling to your child. (Mine loves anything pizza related, so we do slices.) Serve as quickly as possible: it will go soft and mushy quickly.
Adapt
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Feel free to sub out the avocado or serve on the side as a dip/sauce, especially if your child really wants his/her quesadilla crispy--this will ensure the tortilla stays crisper longer. Crumbled ground meat can be added easily--do so when you sprinkle the cheese on top.
The same ingredients and process work just as well with bread, pita, even waffles.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Protein 8g16%
- Vitamin A 270 IU
- Calcium 145 mg
- Riboflavin 0.25 mg
- Phosphorus 170 mg
- Selenium 15 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
User Reviews
Made this breakfast quesadilla cuz I was at a loss as to what to make over the weekend and had to get the kids to soccer practice…came together really fast and tasted really good gonna try it again next weekend