Best 11 Grilled Ham Cheese Quesadillas Recipes

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"Grilled Ham Cheese Quesadillas", a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal, is a popular dish that combines the flavors of melted cheese, savory ham, and a crispy tortilla. With its versatility, it can be customized with various ingredients to cater to different tastes and preferences. This article aims to guide you in creating the perfect grilled ham cheese quesadilla, whether you prefer a classic combination or a more adventurous twist. Discover the secrets of achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior and a gooey, flavorful interior, along with suggestions for experimenting with different cheeses, fillings, and condiments to create a quesadilla that is uniquely yours.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 3 bento servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 slices firm, thinly sliced close-textured bread, such as Pepperidge Farm
3 tablespoons sweet butter, softened
3 thin slices honey-cured ham
1/4 pound sliced Gruyere cheese, white cheddar, or Swiss

Steps:

  • To assemble the sandwiches, butter both sides of each bread slice. Lay ham and cheese on one slice and cover with the another slice. Trim the crusts off the sides.
  • Heat a saute pan over medium-low heat, then fry the sandwiches until the cheese starts to melt and the sandwiches are golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. You may need to add more butter to the pan.
  • Remove the sandwiches to paper towels to drain, let them cool for 1 minute, then cut into quarters diagonally and serve 3 quarters each per serving.

HAM, EGG, AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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A delightful alternative to breakfast burritos, these quesadillas are filled with flavor-packed protein. The crunchy crust makes for the perfect bite and package with the rich and creamy egg filling and flavorful ham bites. This is the perfect portable breakfast that will keep the kids full and energized to perform well all school-day long.

Provided by Smithfield

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Smithfield®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 eggs
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
6 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package Smithfield® Cubed Ham

Steps:

  • Scramble eggs with water, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well blended. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook eggs, stirring frequently, until scrambled to desired consistency.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon of butter over 1 tortilla and place butter-side down in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over entire tortilla. Add 1/2 cup scrambled egg and 1/3 cup Smithfield® cubed ham to one side. Cook 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Fold the plain cheese side over the filled side and flip the quesadilla. Cook an additional 2 minutes or until golden and toasted. Cut into 2 or 3 pieces.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 5 more quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 317.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1213.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

INSIDE-OUT GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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You'll never have a traditional grilled ham and cheese sandwich again! The caramelized cheese on the outside makes all the difference!

Provided by T-fal

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 11m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon butter
2 slices white bread
2 thin slices ham

Steps:

  • Mix the shredded cheeses together in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in the bottom of a fry pan over medium heat. Add one slice of bread. Top the piece of bread with about 1/2 of the cheese mixture and the ham slices. Top with the second piece of bread.
  • Place 1/2 of the remaining cheese on top of the second slice of bread and carefully turn the sandwich over to grill the cheese. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese on the bottom is slightly crispy. While it is cooking, add the remaining cheese on what is now the top piece of bread.
  • Flip the sandwich and cook another 3 to 4 minutes to crisp the cheese on the second side. Remove to a plate, slice in half, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 162.1 mg, Fat 51.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 31.2 g, Sodium 1259.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

HAM & MANGO QUESADILLAS



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If you like the ease of quesadillas, especially on busy weeknights, you'll really love this fresh and fruity variation featuring mango-enhanced jarred salsa. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed, divided
1/4 pound thick sliced deli ham, cut into 1/2-in. strips
6 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
3/4 cup salsa
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas, butter side down, on a griddle. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese, 3 tablespoons mango, 1/4 cup ham and 1 teaspoon cilantro. Fold over and cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges., Combine the salsa and remaining mango and cilantro; serve with quesadillas. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1018mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

GRILLED HAM & CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Grilled Ham & Cheese Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 inch) tortillas
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup shaved ham
1/2 sweet green pepper, cut into rings
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (old sharp is best)
1 green onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno, finely chopped
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Lay the tortilla on a work surface, spread it with the mustard. Lay the ham on top to cover the whole tortilla. On one side of the tortilla lay the peppers, sharp cheddar and sprinkle the chopped green onion and jalepeno over. Fold the tortilla in half. Have the grill very hot, lay the folded quesadilla on the grill and press it down. Grill for about 6 or 8 minutes until the cheese melts, then flip it and grill the other side. Use a panni press if available and no need to flip.
  • Remove to plate and slice in half. Spread half the salsa on each tortilla half.

ON-THE-GRILL HAM AND CHEESE QUESADILLA



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These quick and easy quesadillas for two are filled with cheese, ham, red peppers and onions and grilled until the cheese is nice and melted.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 KRAFT Singles
1 slice OSCAR MAYER Baked Cooked Ham
3 thin slices red pepper
3 thin slices onion
1 flour tortilla (10 inch)

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat. Layer Singles, ham, peppers and onions on half of tortilla; fold in half to enclose filling.
  • Grill 2 to 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Cut into triangles to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS



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Easy-to-make quesadillas are perfect summertime party food. They're even better when served with Homemade Guacamole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 eight-inch flour tortillas
2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Homemade Guacamole, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or skillet to high heat. Sprinkle each of 4 tortillas with 1/4 cup cheese. Cover with tomatoes; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese; top with 4 remaining tortillas. Grill until bottom tortilla is brown and cheese is melted. Flip; cook until brown, cheese is melted, and tomato is hot. Transfer to a cutting surface; cut into wedges.

GRILLED CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Grilled Cheese Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4-1/2 oz.)
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (about 4 oz.)
6 flour tortillas (6-8 inches)
4 scallions, cut diagonally into thin slices

Steps:

  • Combine cheeses. Lightly butter sheet of aluminum foil 3-4 inches larger than tortillas. Place tortilla on middle of foil; sprinkle one-thired of the cheese over tortilla, then one-third of the scallions. Top with second tortilla and press lightly together. Fold foil loosely over edge of tortillas, leaving most of the top exposed. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and scallions.
  • When grill is waqrming and before it is hot enough to grill meat, place 1 or 2 foil packages, foil side down, on grill. (They can also be grilled under the broiler. Broil, foil side down, 6 inches from heat until cheese melts, about 4 minutes.) Grill until cheese melts, about 4 minutes. dlip packages and grill until top is lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes.
  • Immediately cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges and serve hot. Grill remaining quesadilas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 41.5, Sodium 439.5, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1, Protein 13.1

AIR FRYER 2-INGREDIENT DOUGH HAM AND CHEESE HOT POCKETS



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Make these Hot Pockets one time using the popular, oh-so-easy 2-ingredient dough, and you'll be hooked. We like ours with Swiss, but if you prefer Cheddar, go for it.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Ham Sandwiches

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups self-rising flour
1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt (such as Fage®)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon water
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine flour and Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Dough will be crumble. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and mix until it forms a ball. Knead until smooth, adding more flour as necessary to keep dough from sticking, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal pieces, and roll out each piece into a 4x7-inch rectangle about 4 1/8-inch thick.
  • Spread dough pieces with Dijon mustard and evenly top with Swiss cheese followed by ham slices, folded to fit. Pull up the long sides of the dough until they meet, and then pinch and seal. Tuck the ends under on the bottom, pinching and closing up dough pockets. Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl and brush egg wash onto the dough pockets.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 3 minutes. Lightly coat the air basket with cooking spray or line with a parchment liner.
  • Place dough pockets in the basket seam side down, being sure they're not touching.
  • Cook until golden brown, 9 to 10 minutes. You may have to work in batches depending on the size and brand of your air fryer. Transfer hot pockets to a wire rack, cool for 3 to 5 minutes, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 1370.6 mg

GRILLED HAWAIIAN QUESADILLAS



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Juicy pineapple rings team up with the smoked ham to give these grilled quesadillas their Hawaiian-style appeal. And the chopped canned chipotle peppers add a nice little kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (8 oz. each) pineapple rings in juice, drained
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 flour tortillas (8 inch)
16 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-low heat.
  • Grill pineapple rings 2 min. on each side or until heated through; cut in half.
  • Mix mayo and peppers until blended; spread onto tortillas.
  • Top with ham, cheese and pineapple; fold in half.
  • Grill 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
  • Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 18 g

GRILLED CAPRESE QUESADILLAS



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Here's a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to swap in mozzarella or feta for the goat cheese, or make your quesadillas heartier by adding grilled chicken. -Amy Mongiovi, Lititz, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced and patted dry
1/3 cup julienned fresh basil
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Layer half of each tortilla with cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, olives and pepper to taste. Fold tortillas to close. , Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread for your quesadilla. A sturdy bread that will hold up to the grilling process is best.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. There are many great cheeses that can be used in a quesadilla, so find one that you like and go for it.
  • Add some grilled vegetables to your quesadilla for a healthy and flavorful boost. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Serve your quesadilla with your favorite dipping sauce. Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream are all great options.

Conclusion:

Grilled ham and cheese quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. And with so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a quesadilla that everyone will love.

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