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Sincronizadas

Last Updated May 27, 2020. Originally Posted June 2, 2020 By Maggie Unzueta

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Sincronizadas - melted OOEY GOOEY cheese and slices of ham between two warm tortillas. Only 3 ingredients and ready in minutes. An easy and yummy recipe that’s great for busy weeknights or quick lunch!!
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Sincronizadas

Two sincronizada wedges on a wooden cutting board next to salsa and avocado.

Sincronzidas to save the day!

When I don’t know what to make or I’m rushing around, I know this recipe has got my back.

In a nutshell, this is a ham and cheese quesadilla made on a flour tortilla. You only need 3 ingredients, and it is ready in a snap. I mean, what’s not to love about that?!

Just add your favorite Mexican salsa, and lunch is ready!

More Quesadilla Recipes:


Shrimp Poblano Quesadillas
Veggie Quesadillas

Ingredients for Sincronizadas labeled on a wooden surface.

Here are the only ingredients you need:


Flour tortillas
Ham slices
Cheese

That’s it! Do you see why this makes the easiest meal?

Please note: These are regular size tortillas and meant to serve one person.

You can even use the monster burritos size tortillas to make huge pieces and feed a crowd. Smaller tortillas will make fewer wedges and smaller pieces that you can serve as appetizers.

More Easy Mexican Lunch Recipes:


Atun a la Mexicana
Camarones Enchipotlados
Sopa de Fideo

A collage showing how to assemble a sincronizada quesadilla.

How to Make It

  • Place flour tortilla on a hot griddle.
  • Add ham and cheese on the tortilla.
  • Place another flour tortilla on top.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

For this recipe, you can use thinly sliced ham or ham steaks. Both work, and it’s really whatever you’ve got on hand.

FYI: Ham steaks will require longer cooking time. Thicker meat takes longer to be cooked through. If using, be careful not to burn the tortilla.

Pro Tip:

Use shredded cheese or thinly sliced cheese. It will melt faster. Thicker pieces of cheese will take longer to melt.

Only serving one person? Add the ham and cheese to one half of the tortilla. Fold over the other half.

Types of Cheeses To Use:


A collage of the types of cheese to use for Sincronizadas and Quesadillas.

  1. Monterey Jack
  2. Queso Asadero
  3. Queso Manchego
  4. Queso Oaxaca

What is quesadilla cheese?


There is such a thing in Mexico as “Quesadilla Cheese,” and you’ll see it labeled as such.

In the US, use can use any of these types of cheeses:
Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Asadero, Manchego, or Mozzarella. Any cheese that melts well.

What can you put in a quesadilla?


Sincronizadas are basically ham and cheese quesadillas made in a flour tortilla. You can add other things like grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc.

Some people will make this recipe with steak or carne asada instead of ham.

Two sincronizada wedges on top of each other next to salsa verde and an avocado.

Can you use corn tortillas to make this recipe? Of course! Mexicans, for the most part, will use corn tortillas for quesadillas. Traditionally, though, flour tortillas are used for sincronizadas.

How Long Does It Last?


Sincronizadas will last up to 3 days. Freezing can make the tortillas mushy. To reheat from the freezer, warm up on a hot griddle.

What to Serve With Them


Refried Beans
Mexican Rice
Chile de Arbol Salsa
Guacamole

Sour Cream

Take a bite out of one of these delicious sincronizadas! Such an EASY recipe that’s hard not to love.

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Two sincronizada wedges on a wooden cutting board next to salsa and avocado.

Sincronizadas

Sincronizadas - melted OOEY GOOEY cheese and slices of ham between two warm tortillas. Only 3 ingredients and ready in minutes. An easy and yummy recipe that’s great for busy weeknights or quick lunch!!
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 868kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 8 Flour Tortillas
  • 8 Ham slices
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • On a hot griddle, place a flour tortilla.
  • Top of the tortilla, add 2 slices of ham.
  • Add 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Top with another flour tortilla.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Flip. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Notes

Pro Tip: Use shredded cheese to cook faster. 
If you use ham steaks, they will take longer to cook. 
Use any cheese that melts well: Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Asadero, Manchego, or Mozzarella. 

Nutrition

Calories: 868kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 4000.6mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g
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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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Comments

  1. Chef Dennis

    June 2, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! I am really a lover of cheese and this dish is perfect for me. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      July 7, 2020 at 7:47 am

      Glad you liked it. Hope you try it!

      Reply
  2. Pam Greer

    June 3, 2020 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    Ooey, gooey with melty cheese and so incredibly easy, yes please?!! We will be having these for lunch all week!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      July 7, 2020 at 7:40 am

      So yummy. Hope you try this recipe!

      Reply
  3. Eva

    June 3, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    This is the easiest recipe ever! You don’t even need to add any oil or butter to your pan. When I’m bored and can’t bother cooking I’ll make ham and cheese toasties for dinner, but next time I’ll definitely use tortillas and make sincronizadas instead! And by the way I love the name!

    Reply
    • Patricia Ramos

      July 3, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      Sincronizadas are really yummy! Hope next time you try this recipe!

      Reply
  4. Amy Liu Dong

    June 4, 2020 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    First time that I’ve encounter such recipe name. The looks is so yummy and the presentation is mesmerizing. I loved how you created this amazing dish recipe and top of it, it’s very easy to make.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      June 22, 2020 at 10:57 am

      Hope you try it. You’re going to love it!

      Reply
  5. Veronika

    June 5, 2020 at 8:00 am

    5 stars
    Love this idea! I usually make a similar grilled cheese sandwich, but I love that you use tortillas here! Definitely will try it!

    Reply
    • Patricia Ramos

      July 5, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      You”ll love it! Hope you try it.

      Reply
  6. Mikayla

    June 6, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    I mean how can you go wrong with this right? Melty cheese, hot tortilla, and salty ham, it’s delicious! A regular lunch in our house!

    Reply
    • Patricia Ramos

      July 2, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Easy and yummy, like you said you can’t go wrong with this.

      Reply
  7. GUNJAN C Dudani

    June 7, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely a new idea for me. Haven’t heard of this dish ever. I don’t eat ham so is there any substitute for it.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      June 22, 2020 at 10:54 am

      You can definitely use turkey or chicken slices.

      Reply
  8. Elaine

    June 7, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    Sincronizadas are one of those yummies that I haven’t tried in a while, and will be really excited to make at home. I remember trying them at my friends’ house, and they were amazing!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      June 22, 2020 at 10:57 am

      I forget this recipe too. So easy and yummy!

      Reply
  9. Coralia Varga

    June 8, 2020 at 12:16 am

    5 stars
    I make Sincronizadas all the time, the only thing is that I swap them for vegan ingredients but honestly the point is to see that vegan cheese melted and delicious. Ahhhh my mouth is watering.

    Reply
    • Patricia Ramos

      July 2, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      So yummy I bet they are amazing too.

      Reply

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