Korean-Style Breakfast Quesadilla with Egg & Ham
Scrambled egg and ham are folded into a cheesy quesadilla and pan-crisped with a drizzle of sesame oil.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 oz ham
- 2 each flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp green onions(optional)
- 1 tsp soy sauce(optional)
- 1/8 tsp salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (about 10 minutes): Dice the ham. Chop green onions (if using). Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk with soy sauce, salt (if using), and black pepper (if using). Grate or measure the cheese.
- 2
Cook (about 12 minutes): Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. Pour in the eggs and scramble gently until just set, about 3–4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- 3
Assemble: Wipe the skillet lightly if needed. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half the cheese over the tortilla, add the scrambled egg and ham, then top with the remaining cheese. Cover with the second tortilla.
- 4
Pan-crisp: Cook until the bottom is golden, about 3–4 minutes, then flip carefully and cook the other side until crisp and the cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes more. Drizzle remaining 1/2 tbsp sesame oil around the edges if desired.
- 5
Serve: Slice into wedges and top with green onions (if using).
Nutrition per serving
Calories
690
35% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 46 g |
| Fat | 44 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1380 mg |
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