Name: Mexican Egg & Cheese Quesadilla
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp cilantro; 1 tsp oil; 0.25 cup black beans; 0.5 cup cheese; 4 flour tortillas

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Mexican Egg & Cheese Quesadilla

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Whisk the eggs and salt in a bowl, Stir in the cilantro.

Place 1 tsp of oil in a 9-inch pan over medium heat, coating the bottom of the pan (make sure to use a pan that is at least slightly larger than your tortilla).

Pour in 1/2 of the whisked eggs, tilting the pan to spread them across evenly.

Let the omelette cook for 20 seconds, sprinkle the beans on top then let it cook for another 20 seconds. Using your spatula, gently to go along the edges of the omelette, lifting them away from the pan to loosen.

Sprinkle 2 tbsp of cheese on top of the omelette, place one tortilla on top of the egg and cheese and flip it onto a plate, tortilla side down.

Slide the omelette, tortilla side-down, back into the pan. Sprinkle another 2 tbsp of cheese on top of the egg and place another tortilla on top to cover.

Continue to cook the quesadilla for 1 minute, pressing down lightly with a spatula to help melt the cheese, then flip the quesadilla to cook the other side for an additional 30 seconds or until cheese melts and tortilla is golden.

Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Eggs First 🥚
Lightly beat eggs and let them sit for 30 seconds before cooking, then cook until just barely set before assembling—this prevents excess moisture that can make tortillas soggy.
Butter Your Tortilla Exterior 🧈
Brush the outside of the tortilla lightly with oil or melted butter instead of the pan for even golden browning and crispy results without greasy spots.
Warm Your Beans First 🫘
Heat black beans separately with a pinch of cumin and salt before adding to the quesadilla—this melds flavors and prevents cold spots in your finished dish.
Layer Cheese Strategically 🧀
Place cheese on both the bottom and top tortilla layers so it acts as a seal that holds all fillings in place and creates a cohesive, melted structure.
Rest Before Cutting ⏱️
Let finished quesadillas rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing—this allows the cheese to set slightly so fillings stay contained and you get clean, professional cuts.