MEXICAN HAM AND CHEESE TORTAS

Mexican Ham and Cheese Tortas image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 36m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bolillo rolls or 4 kaiser rolls
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons refried beans
1 cup shredded chihuahua cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese
4 slices thinly sliced ham
2 tablespoons hot mexican salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomatoes, cut into 8 thin slices
1 avocado, cut into 8 slices
4 slices onions, separated into rings
4 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced

Steps:

Preheat a griddle over med-high heat, or preheat panini grill.
Cut each bolillo in half horizontally; spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one side of teh bread and 1 tablespoon refried beans on the other side.
Top the beans with ¼ of the cheese and 1 slices of ham.
Spread ½ tablespoon salsa on the other half of the bolillo.
Close the sandwich; place the torta on the oiled griddle or panini grill.
If using a griddle, place a skillet as a weight on top of the torta as it cooks.
Toast until the cheese melts; turn as necessary to avoid burning the exterior.
When the cheese has melted and the crust of the bread is browned, open the torta and spread ¼ of the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and pickled jalapenos inside each.
Replace the top piece; cut in half; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.6, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 1402.1, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 19.2