Ham, Egg, and Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Ham, Egg, and Cheese Quesadillas Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 quesadillas

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients

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

Pesto Chicken Penne Casserole

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 5 more quesadillas.

Nutritional Information

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 417.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.7g 55%

Carbohydrates: 28.7g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 24.6g 38%

Saturated Fat: 12.9g 64%

Cholesterol: 317.7mg 106%

Vitamin A Iu: 820.9IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.9mg 37%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Folate: 49.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 322.3mg 32%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 52.6mg 19%

Potassium: 236.8mg 7%

Sodium: 1213.8mg 49%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 221

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.