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Hearty Breakfast Quesadillas

Hearty Breakfast Quesadillas

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    cakillgore's Notes: This is a recipe I created while needing a quick breakfast while family in town. I did not want the basic eggs and toast, and living in Texas - why not a dense hearty quesadilla? The crunchiness...

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Makes 3 Quesadillas

6 Flour Tortillas (I use Mission Low Carb) Ask a question about this ingredient

6 Eggs, Extra Large Ask a question about this ingredient

4 ounces Cream Cheese Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup Package of Mexican 4-Cheese from Kraft Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup Green Onions (Green and White Parts Included) Chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1 pound Ground Breakfast Sausage (spicy or mild) Ask a question about this ingredient

Salt and Pepper to Taste Ask a question about this ingredient

2 Sticks Butter for Frying (Onions and Tortillas) Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Cook Sausage per instructions and set aside.

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  2. Cook Onions in butter, then add eggs and scramble. Add Cream Cheese (cut into chunks) into egg mixture, mix well and set aside.

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  3. Put shredded cheese in a bowl and set aside.

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  4. Heat 1/4 stick butter into frying pan on medium high. When melted, place one tortilla in pan. Add some shredded cheese, cooked eggs, sausage and more cheese. Top with 2nd tortilla.

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  5. When bottom tortilla is getting crispy, turn over to fry the other side. Once crispy, put on a heat resistant mat, cut into fourths and sprinkle with either more cheese, salsa, or your favorite topping.

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  6. Serve and Enjoy. I love the onion taste, and make extra for topping once finished.

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