Bacon and Egg Ranch-Salsa Breakfast Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 7 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream (or use 18% cream)
• salt and pepper
• 2 medium green onions, finely chopped
• 1 small bell pepper (red or green, seeded and finely chopped)
• 5 pickled jalapeno peppers, slices chopped (or to taste)
• 3 tablespoons butter (or to taste)
• 3/4 cup ranch dressing (I use Hidden Valley ranch for this)
• 3/4 cup prepared salsa
• 1 pinch salt (optional)
• shredded cheddar cheese (you will need about 3 cups or to taste, or use a Mexi-blend cheese)

• 4 (10 inch)  flour tortillas
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup diced cooked ham

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl stir together the Ranch dressing with the salsa; mix to combine then season with a small amount of salt if desired; cover and chill.

2. 2

   In a bowl whisk together the eggs and whipping cream until well blended; season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Add in the green onions, bell pepper and chopped pickled jalapenos; mix to combine.

4. 4

   Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add in the egg mixture; cook without stirring.

6. 6

   Lift the eggs on the bottom using a spatula to allow more batter to run along the sides of the pan to cook.

7. 7

   Cover the skillet and continue to cook until the eggs are thickened and set but still moist (do not stir and make certain not to overcook the eggs).

8. 8

   Slide the eggs onto a large glass plate; set aside.

9. 9

   Sprinkle about 1/3 cup grated cheese over each tortilla, then top with a fourth of egg mixture.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with crumbled cooked bacon and then cubed ham.

11. 11

    Top with about 1/4 cup shredded cheese, then fold the tortilla in half over the filling, press gently to seal.

12. 12

    Heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat in a skillet or coat with cooking spray.

13. 13

    Using a large spatula carefully add in one or two quesadillas at a time and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until light golden brown.

14. 14

    Serve with the salsa mixture.

15. 15

    Delicious!