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Peppy Ham Tortillas Recipe

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"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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Peppy Ham Tortillas Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

25 45 70

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 chilies, 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 milk
3 cups (12 ounces) 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 13-in. x 9-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. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 943 calories, 61 g fat (34 g saturated fat), 203 mg cholesterol, 2,291 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 51 g protein.

Originally published as Peppy Ham Tortillas in Quick Cooking May/June 1999, p12

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