High-Protein Breakfast Quesadilla

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup Simple Truth Organic Cage Free 100% Liquid Egg Whites
• 1/4 cup Daisy 4% Cottage Cheese
• 2 Amylu Chicken Breakfast Sausage Links from the Costco club pack, chopped
• 1 Mission Carb Balance Soft Taco Flour Tortilla
• 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch of salt and black pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray

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Instructions

1. Blend the egg, egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth.
2. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place it over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped chicken sausage and cook for 2 minutes, until warmed and lightly browned.
4. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble until just set, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
5. Place the tortilla in the skillet. Spoon the egg and sausage mixture over one half, sprinkle with cheddar, and fold the tortilla over.
6. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until crisp and the cheese has melted.
7. Rest for 1 minute, then cut into three wedges.

40/400 Notes

• Keep the heat at medium so the tortilla crisps without burning.
• The filling can be made the night before and reheated before assembling.
• Nutrition is approximate and varies by sausage, tortilla, cottage cheese, and cheddar brand.