These Breakfast Toaster Quesadillas were inspired by an Instagram video I watched at least 20 times—I was completely mesmerized. I’m pretty sure the original idea came from some enterprising college student, stumbling back to their dorm room at 2:00 AM after a night out. It reminded me of my own university days when I’d wrap a cheese sandwich in foil and use an iron to make a makeshift grilled cheese.
I love testing unconventional ways to cook things. I often play a game I call “Will it Waffle?”
- Tater tots in a waffle iron? Crispy AF.
- Unbaked croissant dough? Flaky layers of perfection.
- Halloumi Cheese. Shockingly delicious.
- Turkey with gravy and stuffing? Let’s not talk about that one.
So naturally, when I saw Toaster Quesadillas, I had to try them. They’re fast, crispy, and endlessly customizable. My take? A Breakfast Toaster Quesadilla, loaded with:
- Cheese (Monterey Jack & Cheddar)
- Plant-based sausage (I love Beyond Sausage Spicy italian)
- Scrambled eggs
- Corn & jalapeño
Crispy and golden on the outside, gooey and cheesy in the center—all in just 3 minutes in the toaster. Top with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, and breakfast is served.
Keys to Success for Breakfast Toaster Quesadillas
- Lightly oil the outside for max crispiness.
- Don’t over stuff—less is more.
- Keep the filling in the top center to avoid spillage.
- Fold carefully and press well before toasting.
- Avoid wet fillings (like tomatoes) to prevent a toaster mess.
Filling Inspiration. Try these:
- refried or black beans
- sautéed mushrooms and onions
- cottage cheese
- avocado
- rice
Breakfast Toaster Quesadillas
Ingredients
Quesadilla
- 1 large flour tortilla, burrito size
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 28 grams shredded cheese, I used a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack
- 1 large egg, scrambled
- 28 grams plant based sausage, crumbled and cooked
- 2 Tablespoons corn, fresh or frozen
- 2 slices jalapeno
- 5 leaves cilantro
Toppings
- 1 Tablespoon guacamole
- 1 Tablespoon sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon salsa
Instructions
- Brush one side of tortilla with vegetable oil. Flip tortilla over.
- Place shredded cheese onto tortilla, centered in the upper half of the tortilla. Top cheese with egg, sausage, corn, jalapeno and cilantro.
- Fold sides of tortilla in and then fold up the bottom of the tortilla, so you have a nice little envelope. Press down with your palm to compress the package.
- Place in toaster and toast for about 3-4 minutes, until crispy and golden. Top with guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
A perfect handheld breakfast for busy mornings. Are you team sweet or savoury for breakfast? Let me know if you’ll be trying this!
