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)

$19.73for 432 minServes 3

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

Breakfast Quesadillas with its ingredients

What it costs

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

Swaps

Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

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.

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

Mexican High-protein Breakfasts Back to school

Typical price

$4.93 per serving$19.73 for 4

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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.

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