Quesadillas Benedict Recipe

 

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 2 Servings

Yield: 2 quesadillas

This delicious recipe combines the best of quesadillas and a Mexican-spiced version of Hollandaise sauce. Despite the name, it has little to do with traditional Eggs Benedict, making it a quick and satisfying meal reminiscent of huevos rancheros or chilaquiles. You can easily customize it by adding cooked bacon, chorizo, black beans, or other proteins.

Ingredients

• For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican hot sauce

• For the Quesadillas:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Scallions, sliced, for garnish

Steps to Make It

1. Prepare the Sauce:

   • Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
   • Spoon into a plastic zip-top bag and set aside.

2. Assemble the Quesadillas:

   • Divide the cheese between two tortillas, then top with the remaining tortillas to make two quesadillas.

3. Cook the Eggs:

   • Heat the butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat until foamy and slightly toasted.
   • Add the eggs and fry sunny-side up. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Transfer the fried eggs to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.

4. Cook the Quesadillas:

   • Transfer the quesadillas to the hot pan and cook until the cheese is melted and the outside is slightly toasted, flipping once.

5. Add the Salsa:

   • Top each quesadilla with half the salsa, then flip immediately so the quesadilla is cooking salsa-side down.
   • Cook until the salsa is mostly absorbed, about a minute.
   • Top with the remainder of the salsa and flip again. Cook for another minute or two until the salsa is absorbed, then transfer to a plate.

6. Assemble the Dish:

   • Top each quesadilla with a fried egg.
   • Snip the tip off the zip-top bag containing the sauce and drizzle over the quesadillas.
   • Garnish with sliced scallions, and serve immediately.

Recipe Tip

• Add an extra layer of flavor by using a half cup each of red and green salsa for a colorful and tasty twist.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 853
• Fat: 72g
• Carbs: 35g
• Protein: 21g

Enjoy your Quesadillas Benedict, a quick and satisfying dish with the perfect blend of cheesy, spicy, and creamy flavors!