Best Ham And Cheese Quesadillas Recipes

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HAM, EGG, AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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A delightful alternative to breakfast burritos, these quesadillas are filled with flavor-packed protein. The crunchy crust makes for the perfect bite and package with the rich and creamy egg filling and flavorful ham bites. This is the perfect portable breakfast that will keep the kids full and energized to perform well all school-day long.

Provided by Smithfield

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Smithfield®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 eggs
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
6 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package Smithfield® Cubed Ham

Steps:

  • Scramble eggs with water, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well blended. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook eggs, stirring frequently, until scrambled to desired consistency.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon of butter over 1 tortilla and place butter-side down in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over entire tortilla. Add 1/2 cup scrambled egg and 1/3 cup Smithfield® cubed ham to one side. Cook 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Fold the plain cheese side over the filled side and flip the quesadilla. Cook an additional 2 minutes or until golden and toasted. Cut into 2 or 3 pieces.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 5 more quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 317.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1213.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

HAM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Cheese     Pork     Appetizer     Super Bowl     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 7 to 8-inch tortillas
4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 pound)
8 thin slices ham (about 6 1/2 ounces)
1/4 raisins
2 green onions, chopped (including green tops)
6 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Arrange 4 tortillas on work surface. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over each tortilla. Top with ham, leaving 1/4-inch borders. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon raisins over each. Divide remaining cheese and sprinkle over tortillas. Top with onions and remaining tortillas. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Place 1 quesadilla in skillet. Cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Repeat cooking process with remaining butter and quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve.

NIF'S EGG, HAM AND CHEESE BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS



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I wanted to whip up a nice breakfast for us this morning and this is what happened! The instructions are very easy - I was just being specific. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 2 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cooked ham, diced
1 egg
1 cup egg substitute or 4 eggs
salt and pepper
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated
4 whole wheat tortillas or 4 soft flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Over medium-low heat, heat ham in a nonstick frying pan sprayed with nontick spray. While ham is warming, whisk together the egg and egg substitute. Add to ham and stir until eggs are just barely cooked. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place one tortilla in another frying pan, over medium heat. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar and half the ham and egg mixture. Top with half of the mozzarella. Place second tortilla on top.
  • Gently lift the tortilla to see when it is lightly browned. When it is, slide quesadilla onto a plate. Place pan on top of plate and flip so that the uncooked side is now on the bottom. Cook until lightly browned. Slide onto a cutting board and cut into 6 slices.
  • Repeat to make another quesadilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.3, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 120.5, Sodium 1139.9, Carbohydrate 28.7, Sugar 2, Protein 41.7

HAM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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english/american take on a mexican dish

Provided by clarky544

Time 15m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • lay 1 tortilla in frying pan. heat must still be off.
  • tear ham up, and grate cheddar cheese. other hams maybe used. after tearing ham and grating cheese mix together, with a drizzle of olive oil if using. olive oil just holds the filling together but works without.
  • then sprinkle filling evenly on the tortilla making sure ham and cheese are evenly shared all over the tortilla.
  • lay next tortilla on top and press down lightly.
  • turn hob onto low heat and allow cheese to melt so tortillas are glued together.
  • when golden brown, turn over and allow other side to cook to same colour.
  • then cut into 4 seperate pieces, serve with guacamole and salad to finish off this british/ american take on an authentic mexican dish.

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