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Easy Breakfast Tortilla Bake
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Easy Breakfast Tortilla Bake
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Easy Breakfast Tortilla Bake

A quick and delicious breakfast recipe featuring tortillas filled with fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and your favorite additions. Pan-fried until golden and perfectly cooked, this dish is perfect for a simple yet satisfying start to your day.
#Breakfast
#Tortilla
#Eggs
#Cheese
#Easy
#Quick
#Pan-fried
#Brunch
#One Pan Meal
Ingredients ready for cooking
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Recipe Information

4m
Prep Time
6m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
18g
Protein
25g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Eggs poured over tortilla with fillings
Eggs poured over tortilla with fillings

Ingredients

  • Medium Flour Tortillas
    (approx. 8-inch diameter)

    2 count
  • Large Eggs
    (whisked)

    4 count
  • Milk
    (any type, for whisking with eggs)

    2 tablespoons
  • Shredded Cheese
    (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)

    0.5 cup
  • Salt
    (to taste)

    0.3 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper
    (freshly ground, to taste)

    0.1 teaspoon
  • Cooking Oil or Butter
    (for pan)

    1 teaspoon
  • Diced Ham or Cooked Bacon Bits
    ((Optional) or other cooked protein)

    0.3 cup
  • Fresh Spinach
    ((Optional) chopped)

    0.5 cup
Servings: 2
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Tortilla folded in the pan
Tortilla folded in the pan

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy. Prepare any desired fillings like shredding cheese, dicing ham, or chopping spinach.
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    In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy. Prepare any desired fillings like shredding cheese, dicing ham, or chopping spinach.
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    Whisk well until slightly frothy for fluffier eggs. Have all your fillings ready before cooking.
  • 2

    Heat a non-stick pan (approx. 10-inch) over medium heat and add a teaspoon of cooking oil or butter. Once melted and shimmering, place one flour tortilla flat into the heated pan.
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    Heat a non-stick pan (approx. 10-inch) over medium heat and add a teaspoon of cooking oil or butter. Once melted and shimmering, place one flour tortilla flat into the heated pan.
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    Ensure the pan is evenly coated to prevent the tortilla from sticking.
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    Pour half of the whisked egg mixture evenly over the tortilla, allowing it to spread to the edges and completely cover the surface.
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    Pour half of the whisked egg mixture evenly over the tortilla, allowing it to spread to the edges and completely cover the surface.
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    Make sure the eggs cover the entire surface of the tortilla for even cooking.
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    Immediately sprinkle half of the shredded cheese and any other prepared fillings (like ham, bacon bits, or spinach) over the wet egg mixture.
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    Immediately sprinkle half of the shredded cheese and any other prepared fillings (like ham, bacon bits, or spinach) over the wet egg mixture.
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    Distribute fillings evenly for a balanced bite in every piece.
  • 5

    Cook for about 1.5 minutes, or until the egg mixture on the bottom is set and the top is mostly cooked but still slightly wet.
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    Cook for about 1.5 minutes, or until the egg mixture on the bottom is set and the top is mostly cooked but still slightly wet.
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    Keep the heat at medium; too high will burn the tortilla before the eggs cook through. Use a spatula to gently check the underside.
  • 6

    Carefully fold the tortilla in half using a spatula, creating a crescent shape or a pocket, ensuring the fillings are enclosed within.
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    Carefully fold the tortilla in half using a spatula, creating a crescent shape or a pocket, ensuring the fillings are enclosed within.
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    Be gentle when folding to avoid tearing the tortilla. A flexible spatula works best.
  • 7

    Continue to cook the folded tortilla for another 1.5 minutes on each side, pressing lightly with the spatula, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Remove from pan and repeat steps 2-7 for the second tortilla.
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    Continue to cook the folded tortilla for another 1.5 minutes on each side, pressing lightly with the spatula, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Remove from pan and repeat steps 2-7 for the second tortilla.
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    For extra crispiness, cook a bit longer on each side. Pressing lightly helps ensure good contact with the pan and even browning.
  • 8

    Remove the breakfast tortilla from the pan, slice it in half or into smaller wedges if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your easy and delicious breakfast!
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    Remove the breakfast tortilla from the pan, slice it in half or into smaller wedges if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your easy and delicious breakfast!
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    Serve with a side of salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream for an extra burst of flavor.
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