Breakfast for 3

Breakfast Quesadillas

Name: Breakfast Quesadillas
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb breakfast sausage casings removed; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp each smoked paprika; salt and cayenne pepper to taste (optional); 8 large eggs; 4 oz can mild green chiles; 3 tbsp half and half; 1/2 tsp each chili powder; 1/4 tsp each salt; 2 tsp hot sauce (optional); 6 taco size flour tortillas; 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded monterrey cheese; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Seasoned sausage, green chiles, eggs, and two cheeses fill tortillas that cook in a skillet until crisp.

Typical price

$19.73for 4 servings

$4.93 per serving$19.73 for 4

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Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

32 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical	1 lb	$4.49Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	8	$2.40Typical price
Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical	4 oz	$0.64Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
Tortillas$0.30 each typical	6	$1.80Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	6 oz	$2.40Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.79

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 lb breakfast sausage casings removed
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp each smoked paprika
salt and cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
8 large eggs
4 oz can mild green chiles
3 tbsp half and half
1/2 tsp each chili powder
1/4 tsp each salt
2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
6 taco size flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded monterrey cheese
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps

Cook the sausage, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika in a large skillet over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
Whisk the eggs, half and half, salt, and remaining chili powder in a bowl.
Stir the green chiles into the sausage, then transfer the mixture to a bowl.
Cook the eggs in the same skillet over medium heat until firm, then combine them with the sausage.
Fill each tortilla with the egg mixture and both cheeses, fold it closed, and cook in the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Swaps

Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices