How many calories are in Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese?
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese has about 720 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese is a Breakfast international recipe with 720 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
720 kcal
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1
Protein
37.3 g
About This Recipe
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese is a breakfast recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around tortillas, egg, and ham.
Like most enduring breakfast recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 720 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 20 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a bowl and salt and pepper to taste. Beat.
Chop the bell pepper, scallion and parsley. Cut the ham into small pieces.
Add the vegetables and ham in the bowl and mix well.
Preheat a pan over medium heat and add the oil. Once heates, pour the mixture.
After a few minutes, the eggs will begin to set. Place a sliced Cheddar cheese and a tortilla on the eggs omelet.
Carefully flip the omelet with a spatula and add again a slice of cheese with the other tortilla.
Cook for 2 more minutes and remove from heat. Cut and serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
720
Protein
37.3g
Carbs
46.3g
Fat
39g
Fiber
4.1g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for a short breakfast prep window. Reheat gently or serve cold depending on the recipe style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese has about 720 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 20 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can use a plant-based version of Cheddar Cheese. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for a short breakfast prep window. Reheat gently or serve cold depending on the recipe style. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A nonstick skillet or a small baking dish handles Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese well, depending on whether it is cooked on the stovetop or in the oven.
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese is ready when the egg is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese is not vegetarian as written.
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Egg, and Tree Nut. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for a short breakfast prep window. Reheat gently or serve cold depending on the recipe style.
Egg Quesadilla with Ham and Cheddar Cheese already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 37.3 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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