Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon
- 3 eggs
- salt & pepper
- 2 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese (I used smoked gruyere)
- 1 green onion, chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 79g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 233 | |
| Calories from Fat 180 | 77% |
| Total Fat 20.1g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 8.75g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium 120mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 0.93g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.45g | 0% |
| Protein 12.02g | 19% |
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