Grilled Ham Cheese Quesadillas
Transform your lunch or snack time with these irresistibly crispy Grilled Ham Cheese Quesadillas, a quick and satisfying recipe that combines savory layers of melted cheddar cheese and smoky cooked ham tucked inside golden, buttery flour tortillas. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy skillet-cooked dish delivers a perfect balance of textures—gooey cheese, flaky tortilla, and a golden crunch. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these quesadillas are customizable with your favorite dips like zesty salsa or creamy sour cream for an extra flavor boost. Perfect for fans of cheesy comfort foods, these ham and cheese quesadillas are a must-try for their simplicity and crowd-pleasing appeal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 8 slices Cooked ham
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cups Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cups Salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the flour tortillas on a flat surface.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.
Layer 2 slices of cooked ham over the cheese on each tortilla.
Sprinkle another 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ham for each tortilla, then fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter and let it melt, swirling to coat the cooking surface.
Place one or two folded tortillas in the skillet (depending on the size of your skillet) and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Flip the quesadilla carefully with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden brown and crisp.
Remove the cooked quesadillas from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more butter as needed.
Slice each quesadilla into three wedges and serve warm with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 139.1 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.0 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 6453 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 126.9 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2072 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 878 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
