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    Home » Recipes » Mexican » Sincronizadas

    Sincronizadas

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. 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
    Sincronizadas stacked on a decorative Mexican plate.
    Sincronzidas Mexicanas to save the day! You only need a couple of ingredients, and ready in a snap. I mean, what’s not to love about that?! In a nutshell, these are ham and cheese quesadillas made on a flour tortilla. Just add your favorite Mexican salsa, and lunch is ready! Ingredients for Sincronizadas labeled on a wooden surface.

    Ingredients

    Flour tortillas Ham slices Cheese Please note: These are regular size tortillas and meant to serve one person. You can use instead the monster burritos size tortillas to make huge pieces and feed more people. Smaller tortillas will make fewer wedges and smaller pieces that you can serve as appetizers.

    Instructions

    A collage showing how to assemble a sincronizada quesadilla.
    • 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 sincronizadas recipe, we are using thinly sliced ham, not ham steaks. The beauty of quesadillas is that they are ready in minutes. Especially if the filling is cooked ahead of time like in Shrimp Poblano Quesadillas and Veggie Quesadillas, they are perfect for a quick snack or lunch.

    What can you put in a quesadilla?

    Sincronizadas Mexicanas are ham and cheese quesadillas made in flour tortillas, and depending the cook, you might also find tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, grilled peppers, or whatever your heart desires.

    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

    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.

    What is quesadilla cheese?

    There is such a thing in Mexico as “Quesadilla Cheese,” and you’ll see it labeled as such. In some Mexican markets in the US, you can find this type of cheese. It’s basically a creamy, semi-soft white cheese that melts well. 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 2 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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    Sincronizadas stacked on a decorative Mexican plate.

    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 11 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. 
    Use any cheese that melts well: Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Asadero, Manchego, or Mozzarella. 
    Other additions: Tomatoes, grilled onions, mushrooms, and grilled peppers. 

    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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    Filed Under: Lunch Recipes, Mexican, Pork, Recipes

    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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