Today I almost burnt my house down. It was as simple as roasting a jalapeño.

I bet you can’t believe roasting a jalapeno can be so traumatic…

Well it was. You see I never roasted a jalapeno before. Not ever. And today was going to be the day I tried it out. So there I was in my kitchen, I placed my jalapeño on some parchment paper, drizzled it with some olive oil and placed it under the broiler. I thought to myself that I should probably move the jalapeño up closer to the heat source so it could get a good blistered char on the skin.

So I did simply that.

Luckily I stuck around, because I started hearing a “pop” and “crackle” sound coming from the oven. I immediately opened the oven door and there was my parchment paper on FIRE! I muttered a word that luckily the younger cooks didn’t hear, slipped on my oven mitts and reached in for the blazing pan. One speedy blow and the flames went out, now it was now only smoldering. I breathed a sigh of relief. Choked on the jalapeno smoke, and quickly set the pan down and then completely freaked out.

So I removed the ashes of what was parchment paper and replaced it with tinfoil (genius). I continued to char the heck out of that pepper but I have to admit I was a little shaken and a lot sweaty.

I swore to myself that I wasn’t gonna tell anyone about this… except, well, you.

To cook this Breakfast Quesadilla Set out:

1 jalapeño, roasted
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil spray
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced small
1 tablespoon shallots, diced small
2 eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 whole wheat tortilla
1/4 cup chihuahua cheese or monterey jack
cilantro

All the fixins to a tasty, wholesome and filling breakfast!

I started with a good size jalapeno, drizzled it with a little extra light olive oil, and placed it under the broiler on high. Now DO NOT put parchment paper under a broiler!! Use tinfoil! GOT it TINFOIL!

After 5 to 7 minutes under the broiler it should be nicely charred. Stick it into a zip lock baggie and let it steam for 5 minutes or so. Peel off the skin, remove seeds and ribs and dice small.

I reeeeeally wish I took pictures of the charred parchment paper… but I guess I was too busy freaking the heck out!

Heat a small sauté pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil spray.

Once the butter is bubbly, throw in the diced red pepper and shallots. Cook those till they are soft.

While those are softening; combine the 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon whole milk, a pinch of kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper.

Whisk the eggs into submission and set aside.

Before adding the eggs, I reduced the heat and then tossed in the roasted jalapeño – you know the one that almost burnt down my home.

Pour the eggs over top.

Cook the eggs until they were done, and still moist. Be careful not to overcook these eggs or they will be dry and not good eats. Immediately pull them off the heat and set aside.

Quickly tossed a whole grain tortilla into a shallow pan over medium heat. I like to use whole grain tortillas because it seems more breakfast-y.

Sprinkle one half of the tortilla with the Chihuahua cheese.

What is Chihuahua Cheese?

It is a Mexican cheese primarily used in fondues, quesadillas and chili con queso. Its flavor is similar to Monterey jack, but I think it melts better! And you should be able to find it in your specialty cheese case at you grocery store.

Once the cheese starts to soften and the bottom of the tortilla starts to crisp, add the hot jalapeno eggs, and fold over. Leave for only a moment before plating. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and devour!