These Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas are so easy to prepare. The addition of tomatoes and eggs make them even more tasty.
“Wake up and smell the coffee”, or a “cuppa cha” in my case. Ham, tomatoes, and cheese in a quesadilla cooking on the stove…mmm! This is enough to bring the boys scrambling out to the kitchen for their perennial weekend favorite. They make short work of their share and are out of the kitchen as fast as they appeared. Best of all, I don’t have to work at the stove for once a week in the morning. Ro-Ri San wields the spatula while I get to sit down and enjoy my cup of tea. Saturday mornings are just the best!
Ro-Ri San pretty much uses whatever lunch meats are available in the refrigerator. Often times that means ham or sliced turkey. Occasionally there is pastrami or salami. They are all good. The same thing with vegetables. Tomatoes are a mainstay but sometimes salad leaves also make an appearance. In short, it is a “man about the kitchen” mode of operation.
Since my discovery of these brown rice tortillas some years back, we are never without a supply of it. Apart from it being gluten-free, we actually prefer them to the regular wheat or corn tortillas. They are less chewy and crisp up nicely when pan fried. In my humble opinion, they are a healthier option. Of course you can use regular tortillas if you prefer.
This Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas first appeared on January 9, 2010 when Roti n Rice was only 10 days old. Although I showed the step-by-step pictures, I did not write up the recipe. Since then we have had many breakfast quesadillas. The recipe remains pretty much the same. Of late though, Ro-Ri San has made it even more scrumptious with the addition of eggs. The boys and I are happy campers. π
These Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas are so easy to prepare. The addition of tomatoes and eggs make them even more tasty.
- 4 brown rice tortillas (8 to 9 inches in diameter, or any flour tortilla of your choice)
- 2 large eggs (beaten with 1/8 tsp of salt)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (4 oz/115g)
- 2 tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices of ham
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of cheese on half of the tortilla. Place 4 to 5 slices of tomatoes on the cheese. Pour a quarter of the beaten eggs onto the tomatoes. Then place 2 slices of ham onto eggs followed by a sprinkling of another 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
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Using a spatula, fold tortilla in half over the filling. Allow eggs to cook and tortilla to brown for about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip quesadilla over and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with the other 3 tortillas.
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Cut each quesadilla into triangles and serve immediately.
For a more fruity option paired with brie, please check out my guest post Mother’s Day Happy Healthy Brunch over at Keep Learning Keep Smiling.
NOTE: This post was updated on June 25th, 2015 with additional new pictures. The recipe remains unchanged.
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! π
Blackswan says
March 12, 2012 at 2:04 amLooking at your dish makes me feel I’m in another country, enjoying this with a cup of tea π Yummy!
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Ann@Anncoo Journal says
March 12, 2012 at 2:10 amBiren, I also need this healthy and light breakfast after having two castella cake… hahaa..
Raymund says
March 12, 2012 at 3:11 amLook at that melting cheese, that would definitely start my day right
Ruby says
March 12, 2012 at 8:35 amWhat a good morning! We, too, use quesadillas as a way of using up whatever’s in the fridge, but I’ve never made them for breakfast before. Your technique looks a lot like how I fill crepes, but I like the idea of brown rice tortillas as it sounds much healthier. Haven’t seen them here (we get wholewheat or corn) but will have a look in the health food shop.
Biren says
March 12, 2012 at 8:48 amThese are wonderful for breakfast! Hubby does a really good job with them.
The brown rice tortillas are great! We really like them as they do not have the floury and doughy taste.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
March 12, 2012 at 11:59 amwow … I want a few for the dinner. Look so delicious!
Kitchen Belleicious says
March 12, 2012 at 12:28 pmthey look perfect for breakfast or anytime of the day for that matter! Love ham and cheese together-its classic!
Curry and Comfort says
March 12, 2012 at 1:38 pmMy kids love quesadillas and ham and cheese looks like a great combo that I have never tried. What a great breakfast or snack! Have a great week! Ramona
Juliana says
March 12, 2012 at 3:20 pmBire, the quesadillas look great…I need to try this one made of rice.
Hope you have a wonderful week ahead π
tigerfish says
March 12, 2012 at 5:18 pmThis just reminds me of Murtabak (if only the filling was spiced lamb mince) ;p
That said, you are lucky that someone made breakfast.
Lyndsey says
March 12, 2012 at 7:38 pmYummy breakfast, I would scramble to get to he table too! π I will look for those tortillas, they look super good!
mjskit says
March 12, 2012 at 10:18 pmWhat a perfect brunch, lunch or even dinner! I’d be running down the stairs if I smelled this cooking. π I’ve got to keep an eye out for those tortillas. Thanks for introducing them!
Linda Carmical says
March 13, 2012 at 7:57 amKnow just the perfect person to share these with! Thanks for the recipe Biren!
Sofie Dittmann @thegermanfoodie says
March 13, 2012 at 9:24 amGluten free has certainly never tasted so good!
Jeannie says
March 13, 2012 at 11:05 amThat looks so delicious! and so simple! I am going to get some tortillas the next time i am at the grocers:D
Marsha @ The Harried Cook says
March 13, 2012 at 8:36 pmYum! Biren those look really delicious! I want to eat them right away… I adore quesadillas… Thanks for this recipe π
Dongxing says
March 14, 2012 at 6:10 amNice twist with the eggs – I have never thought of that! I must give this a try. My kids already love ham/cheese quesadillas, and they love eggs too. Must keep an eye out for the rice tortilla. Nice picture too!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
March 14, 2012 at 4:12 pmHi Biren! We eat this at least once a week for lunch. I never add eggs – I need to do that next time. Thanks for the idea! π
Reem | Simply Reem says
March 15, 2012 at 12:50 pmI so totally need this deliciousness for my lunch…
Yum.
Magic of Spice says
March 17, 2012 at 3:59 pmWhat a fun idea for breakfast…my guys would love it!
Grandma Kat @ Easy Recipes Land says
March 22, 2012 at 12:24 pmThis looks like something I can make when my great grand children come to visit me and grandpa this weekend. So, now I’m excited to give it a try and see what they think!
Thanks for the recipe,
Grandma Kat
XOXOXOXOXO
Biren says
March 22, 2012 at 12:29 pmHi Grandma Kat! So good of you to visit. I hope your great grand children enjoy them as much as we do. π