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High Protein Breakfast Quesadilla – Your Ultimate Morning Power Meal

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 350
This protein-packed breakfast quesadilla is quick to prepare and perfect for a energizing start to your day.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1.25 ounces cooked chicken breakfast sausage ((2 links), chopped)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons egg whites (or substitute with 2 large eggs total)
  • 3 tablespoons part-skim cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 ounce part-skim shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 whole 7-inch low-carb tortilla ((whole wheat or gluten-free))
  • optional salsa and guacamole (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Cook sausage in a skillet until browned; set aside.
  • Whisk egg, egg whites, cottage cheese, scallions, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook egg mixture in skillet until set, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Place tortilla in a skillet, sprinkle with cheese, add eggs and sausage, then top with remaining cheese.
  • Cook until bottom is golden, fold, flip, and cook until cheese melts, about 3 minutes total.
  • Slice into wedges and serve with salsa or guacamole if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and texture.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: high protein