Cheesy And Irresistible Breakfast Tortilla Cake

This tortilla cake recipe makes a perfect breakfast with a combination of eggs, cheese, and vegetables. Cut into wedges, it has everything you need to make a complete meal, including vegetables and protein.

To make the tortilla cake, a circular baking dish is lined with a tortilla so it goes up the sides. Then, it is filled with cheese, ham, bell peppers, and onions before being topped with eggs and additional cheese. Finally, the entire dish is baked in the oven until it is piping hot, the eggs are set, and the tortilla has crisped up a little. The resulting cake can then be sliced into wedges to serve.

What is Tortilla Cake?

This tortilla cake is a savory cake comprising eggs, ham, bell peppers, onion, and cheese that are baked in a tortilla shell. Baked in a circular dish, the result is a filled tortilla shell that can then be cut into wedges and served.

Pro Tips

• Make sure that the dish you use is the right size so that the tortilla shell can go up the edges. If the dish is too large and the tortilla lays flat, you will run the risk of losing your filling.
• Use whatever cheese you prefer in this recipe as long as it is meltable. Cheddar, monterey jack, gouda, mozzarella, Swiss, or provolone would all be delicious options.
• If you don’t have red bell pepper or red onion on hand, you could use another color of pepper and a white or yellow onion instead.
• Bake the eggs just until they are set to ensure that their yolks are still somewhat runny.

What to Serve with Tortilla Cake?

This tortilla cake can be served with all of your breakfast favorites like pancakes, French toast, toast and jam, homefries, and more. However, it makes a complete meal so you can serve it on its own with a cup of coffee as well.

Can I Make Tortilla Cake Gluten-Free?

Yes, if you would like your tortilla cake to be gluten-free, you can replace the flour tortilla with a gluten-free corn tortilla instead. Usually, corn tortillas don’t include any wheat flour making them a great option for those on gluten-free diets. However, check the package to make sure they are certified gluten-free.

Can I Use Different Vegetables in the Tortilla Cake?

Yes, if you would prefer to add other vegetables to your tortilla cake, you definitely could. Choose vegetables that will cook quickly like mushrooms, asparagus, or zucchini, or you can use leftover pre-cook vegetables from your fridge.

Can I Make Tortilla Cake Without Cheese?

Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to make this tortilla cake without cheese as the cheese is needed to bind the filling together.

How to Store Tortilla Cake

This tortilla cake is best enjoyed as soon as it is made so you get the benefit of the soft egg yolks. However, if you have tortilla cake leftover, you can store it in a sealed container until you are ready to reheat it. Once reheated in the oven or microwave, the eggs will be more set but the tortilla cake will be no less delicious.

How to Make Tortilla Cake

Step 1

Step 1

Place the tortilla in a circular baking dish and brush it with the melted butter.

Place the tortilla in a circular baking dish and brush it with the melted butter.

Step 2

Step 2

Sprinkle the cheese, ham, bell pepper, and onion over the tortilla.

Sprinkle the cheese, ham, bell pepper, and onion over the tortilla.

Step 3

Step 3

Crack the eggs on top and sprinkle more cheese around them. Season them with salt and pepper. Bake the tortilla cake in a 392 F/190 C oven for 18 minutes.

Crack the eggs on top and sprinkle more cheese around them. Season them with salt and pepper. Bake the tortilla cake in a 392 F/190 C oven for 18 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4

Cut into wedges and serve!

Cut into wedges and serve!