Scrambled Egg and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients:
6 eggs
6 flour tortilla (8-inch)
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup ham (diced small)
3/4 cup mushrooms (diced small)
1/2 cup green pepper (diced small)
3/4 ;cup shredded part skim mozzarella or cheddar cheese
;Salt and pepper to taste
Salsa (traditional or fruit salsa), optional
Method:
Scramble cook eggs, set aside.
For each quesadilla lightly butter one side of tortilla, turn tortilla over on a preparation plate. On one half of each tortilla, spoon approximately 1/4 cup scrambled egg, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon each diced ham, mushrooms, and green pepper (or other toppings of choice*). Sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons shredded cheese of choice; salt and pepper to taste; fold tortilla over filling.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place prepared quesadillas on griddle and cook 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom; turn quesadilla over (fold side down) and brown opposite side. Cut quesadilla into wedges; serve hot with salsa and optional garnishes. To complete the meal, serve with a glass of milk and fruit of choice.
Notes:
Scrambled Egg Quesadilla is my version of Nebo School District’s breakfast entrée they will be serving during National School Breakfast week (March 3-7, 2008). Recipe serves 6
It has often been said breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and with good nutrition reason. Research shows children are better learners and are more active participants in class with less discipline problems when they eat breakfast. When busy schedules at home cut short or eliminate breakfast, school breakfast is an excellent and nutritious way for children to get the nutrients they need and start their school day out right. Contact your local school for school breakfast information.
* Create a Quesadilla Bar for a fun breakfast or brunch idea. Assemble all your favorite omelet ingredients in individual bowls. Each individual butters their own tortilla then fills it with their favorite ingredients. Tortillas may be placed on large baking sheet and baked in a pre-heated 375º F oven until lightly browned, turn tortillas and brown opposite side.
Quesadilla Bar ingredients may include different cheeses, diced cooked chicken, diced green chilies, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, and chopped cooked bacon (or anything else you might place in an omelet).