Monte Cristo Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Monte Cristo Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; ¼ cup milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ tablespoon butter; 2 (8 inch) tortillas; 1 tablespoon mustard; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; ¼ cup cooked ham (sliced or shredded, warmed); 1 tablespoon jam (I used apricot); powdered sugar; jam, for dipping (I used apricot)

Servings: persons

1 egg
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ tablespoon butter
2 (8 inch) tortillas
1 tablespoon mustard
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
¼ cup cooked ham (sliced or shredded, warmed)
1 tablespoon jam (I used apricot)
powdered sugar
jam, for dipping (I used apricot)

1
Mix the egg, milk and vanilla in a large shallow bowl.
2
Melt the butter in a pan.
3
Dip one side of a tortilla in the egg mixture and then place it in the pan.
4
Spread the mustard out over the top of the tortilla and cover with one handful of cheese, the ham and the remaining cheese.
5
Spread the jam on one side of the remaining tortilla, dip the other side into the egg mixture and place it on top of everything in the pan with the egg mixture facing up.
6
Let cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes and flip.
7
(Tip: I slid the quesadilla onto a plate and then flipped the pan, placed it on top of the plate, flipped the pan upright again and removed the plate.
8
).
9
Let cook until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes.
10
Slide the tortilla out of the pan, cut it into triangles and serve topped with powdered sugar and a side of jam for dipping.
11
(Note: You could also drench the quesadilla in maple syrup!
12
).

200

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Monte Cristo Quesadillas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Monte Cristo Quesadillas

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