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Peppy Ham Tortillas

Name: Peppy Ham Tortillas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 12 thin slices fully cooked ham; 1 block (16 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped jalapenos or chiles, drained; 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed; SAUCE:; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 4 cups whole milk; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023

"The beauty of this hearty breakfast is that it can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge to avoid last-minute fuss," relates Donna Freeland from Upland, California. "In the morning, pop the pan in the oven, and soon you'll be enjoying flavorful filled tortillas covered with a creamy cheese sauce."

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Ingredients

12 thin slices fully cooked ham
1 block (16 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped jalapenos or chiles, drained
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
4 cups whole milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Place a ham slice, cheese strip and 2 teaspoons jalapenos down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. stir in the flour, salt and mustard until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
Spoon sauce evenly over tortillas. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 943 calories, 61g fat (34g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 2291mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 51g protein.

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