Ham and Cheese Appetizer
SincronizadasFor a great treat, try this Mexican version of a grilled ham and cheese sandwich made with small flour tortillas. I had my first sincronizadas in Leon, Mexico, where they were served as a light snack topped with fresh salsa and guacamole. At home, I cut them into wedges for an appetizer.
Ingrediënten
Makes 4 servings
- 8 flour tortillas
- ¼ pound thinly sliced ham
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh salsa or guacamole purchased or homemade (optional)
Instructies
- Lay 1 tortilla on a flat surface.
- Cover with 2 slices ham to within ½ inch of the tortilla edge.
- Cut ham to fit, as needed.
- Cover the ham with about one quarter of the cheese.
- Top with another tortilla to create a sandwich.
- Place on a tray and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Can be done ahead.
- Heat a medium skillet and brush about 1 teaspoon of oil in the pan.
- Brown 1 sincronizada turning once with a wide spatula, until the cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Transfer to a cutting board.
- Repeat until all are browned, brushing the pan with oil as needed.
- Cut into wedges and serve at once.
- Top the wedges with dollop of salsa or guacamole, if desired.
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