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

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