TEX-MEX HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH

Tex-Mex Ham and Cheese Sandwich image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 c monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 ounces)
1/2 c cooked ham, diced
3 Tbsp green chilies, chopped
1/2 c lettuce, shredded
4 6-inch flour tortillas
1 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
taco sauce, purchased, optional

Steps:

1. Combine cheese, ham, chiles, and lettuce, tossing well.
2. Brush one side of each tortilla with melted butter.
3. Place 2 tortillas, buttered side down, on work surface.
4. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over the 2 tortillas, pressing with the back of a spoon. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up; press top tortillas gently.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons butter on a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tortilla sandwiches on griddle; grill until bottom is crisp and lightly browned; carefully turn sandwiches to grill other side.
6. Serve with taco sauce, if desired.