Golden quesadilla with ricotta, cheddar, scrambled eggs, and herbs—quick, flavorful, and satisfying for morning meals.
# Components:
→ Dairy
01 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
02 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Eggs
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 2 tablespoons milk
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables & Herbs
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
08 - 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper (optional)
→ Tortillas
09 - 2 large flour tortillas (about 10 inches diameter)
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until fully blended.
02 - Melt 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the whisked eggs and gently scramble until just cooked through. Remove eggs from pan and set aside.
03 - Wipe out the skillet. Place one flour tortilla on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread ricotta cheese over the surface.
04 - Top the ricotta with scrambled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives or green onions, and diced red bell pepper if desired. Cover with the remaining tortilla and press gently.
05 - Melt remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat. Gently slide the filled tortilla into the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and cheese has melted.
06 - Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board, allow to cool for 1 minute, then slice into wedges. Serve immediately, garnished as desired.
