Breakfast Fajita Quesadillas

I've made an interesting habit of spending my weekend mornings using whatever leftovers I have in my fridge to make crazy breakfast mash-ups that are filling and delicious.

Just the other day, I executed a perfect omelette stuffed with BBQ beef brisket from my favorite barbecue restaurant in Boston. I've made countless breakfast burritos with every vegetable and protein I can get my hands on. Why yes, I did take leftover blackberry simple syrup, mixed it up with maple syrup, and poured it all over crispy homemade waffles. The weekends are just the perfect time to spend a little extra time in the kitchen emptying our fridge and filling up our stomachs. 

After finding myself with a whole lot of bell peppers, I knew I needed some fajitas in my life. These Breakfast Fajita Quesadillas were everything I wanted and more. Bell peppers sauteed with a spicy blend of chili powder, paprika, cajun seasoning and lime juice. Perfect soft scrambled eggs, mixed with fresh cilantro. Lots and lots (and lots) of shredded cheddar and pepperjack cheese. All of this sandwiched between a crisped flour tortilla...well, mornings don't get much better than that! 

Now, I realized I named these "breakfast" quesadillas, but really you can enjoy these any time of day. Imagine these for dinner after a long day? They take barely 20 minutes to prepare but the flavors are out of this world.

Oh, and as with any quesadilla, don't skimp on the toppings! I had salsa, lime wedges, and cilantro on hand, but man do I wish I had some creamy avocado slices, tangy sour cream, a bit of fresh pico de gallo..mm, my mouth is watering all over again!

Salami and Arugula Breakfast Quesadillas

I just took breakfast to a whole new level.

This is like a cheese plate all wrapped up crunchy, gooey, quesadilla. My first bite sent me into wonderful breakfast bliss and all my troubles faded away.

Melty cheddar cheese, salty cured salami, crisp peppery arugula and perfectly scrambled eggs--oh this is what dreams are made of. I'm not kidding. This is a breakfast dressed to impress.

I am so obsessed with quesadillas that if I can have one for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner, I will. I love the crunch of the tortillas and the smooth blanket of cheese. And let's not forget the bells and whistles--that is, the garnish. For me, my knees go week for cool, creamy sour cream and spicy salsa. If guacamole and chopped cilantro make your skirt fly up, they would be just perfect as well.

Now, I know there is some controversy over the best way to cook a quesadilla. Do you get a big tortilla, burrito size, fill one side with the good stuff and fold the other half over? Or do you get a smaller, 10-inch tortilla and top it with a second tortilla? I have tried both, but for this particular dish, I used the smaller, sandwich technique. I find it easier to flip this way.

Whatever way you flip, this a breakfast that will start each and every day on the right foot.

P.S. Quesadillas, previously: BBQ Chicken