Quesadillas or Sincronizadas

Flour tortilla quesadilla in a plate with guacamole and pico de Gallo.

Easy Quesadillas (or “Sincronizadas”, as they’re sometimes called) is the type of meal that always comes to the rescue when you’re in a hurry and need to fix something quick for dinner, breakfast or just a snack. Ready in less than 15 minutes or less.

Course Antojitos

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword cheese quesadilla recipe, quesadillas or sincronizadas recipe, quesadillas recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings Serving

Calories 444kcal

Author Mely Martínez

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of vegetable oil optional
2 Medium size flour tortillas
2 oz. Oaxaca or Monterrey Jack cheese shredded or sliced
2 oz. Baked or cooked ham about 2 slices
Guacamole for serving*
Pico de Gallo Salsa for serving*
Mexican Cream for serving*

Instructions

Heat your skillet or griddle over medium heat, and add the vegetable oil if using. When the griddle is hot, place one of the tortillas on it; layer half of the cheese, the 2 oz. of ham, and the rest of the cheese.
Cover with the other tortilla, and cook until the cheese melts and the tortilla at the bottom is getting golden brown. I use a cast iron press, but you can use a spatula to press the tortilla down. When the cheese starts melting, use your spatula to check the underside of the tortilla has developed golden brown spots.
When the underside has developed these golden brown spots, flip the sincronizada and cook until both sides are golden brown and the cheese has melted. If you want a really crispy texture, lower the heat and keep it cooking for a few more minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board, cut into wedges and serve warm with guacamole, salsa, and cream.

Notes

*The Guacamole, salsa, and Mexican cream are optional; the same applies to the vegetable oil if you use a nonstick skillet.
-You can use other fillings like leftover shredded chicken, sliced mushrooms, refried beans, cooked ground beef, vegetables, etc.
-If you are making several servings, preheat the oven to 300 degrees and place the sincronizadas on a baking sheet to keep them warm while you finish cooking

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