Ham and Cheese Quesadilla🍖 Main

Name: Ham and Cheese Quesadilla
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 8-10" flour tortilla; 1 tsp butter; 0.33 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby jack, Pepper jack, or Mexican cheese blend all work well); 2 slices black forest ham (chopped into ½-inch pieces, about ¼ cup); sour cream, ranch dressing, or salsa (for serving)

Ham and cheese for lunch gets an upgrade with ham and cheese in a crispy tortilla.

By Marcus Rivera, Kitchen Tips Editor

Prep: 5 minCook: 5 minServes: 1

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Good Mexican-inspired cooking is all about bold flavors and fresh ingredients coming together without fuss, and this recipe captures that spirit perfectly. This ham and cheese quesadilla is the kind of meal that gets everyone to the table fast — it is vibrant, satisfying, and endlessly customizable to suit your household's tastes.

When adding dairy, lower the heat first and stir continuously. Cream and cheese can break if they hit a rolling boil, and you want a silky, smooth result.

Set out the toppings buffet-style and let everyone build their own — it is half the fun and means everyone gets exactly what they want. This recipe also works beautifully as a base for burrito bowls, nachos, or a loaded quesadilla the next day.

Ingredients

1 8-10" flour tortilla
1 tsp butter
1/3 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby jack, Pepper jack, or Mexican cheese blend all work well)
2 slices black forest ham (chopped into ½-inch pieces, about ¼ cup)
sour cream, ranch dressing, or salsa (for serving)

Nutrition (Per serving)*

377

Calories

23g

Protein

16g

Carbs

24g

Fat

Fiber

1160mg

Sodium

* AI-estimated values only — not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.

Instructions

Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly butter a single side of one tortilla with butter and place it in the hot pan. Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of cheese on half of the tortilla, top with ham and the remaining cheese.
Fold the tortilla over on itself and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. When the cheese has begun to melt and the bottom tortilla is browning slightly, flip the folded quesadilla over to cook the other side.
Continue to cook until all the cheese has melted and the tortilla is crisp around the edges and deeply golden brown. Using a spatula, transfer the quesadilla back to a cutting board and cut it into wedges while hot. Serve warm.