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Two quesadillas stacked on a white plate.
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Egg White Quesadillas

A quick and easy egg white quesadilla made with mozzarella, spinach, and bacon for a protein-packed breakfast or light meal.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 taco-sized tortillas
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup egg whites
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.
  • Spray the skillet with cooking spray.
  • Pour half of the egg whites into the skillet. Season with half of the onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Top the egg whites with some of the spinach, bacon, and cheese.
  • Place a tortilla on top of the egg white mixture while it is still wet and press down gently.
  • Continue to cook until the egg whites are cooked through and done to your liking.
  • Flip the quesadilla so the tortilla is now on the bottom.
  • Sprinkle more spinach, bacon, and cheese on one half of the egg whites.
  • Fold the tortilla over to form a closed quesadilla.
  • Sauté on each side until the tortilla is browned and crispy.
  • Repeat with the remaining egg whites, onion powder, spinach, bacon, cheese, and tortilla to make the second quesadilla.
  • Slice into pieces before serving.