Ham N Cheese Tortillas

Name: Ham N Cheese Tortillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: Oil for frying; 6 flour tortillas (10 inches), quartered; 3 packages (6 ounces each) thinly sliced deli ham (24 slices); 4-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup picante sauce or salsa; Garlic salt; Sour cream and minced chives, optional

My family eats these tasty tortillas as fast as I can make them. Good thing they can be made in a hurry! They're a new and flavorful way to serve traditional ham and cheese.—Jamie Whitaker, Aurora, Missouri

Ingredients

Oil for frying
6 flour tortillas (10 inches), quartered
3 packages (6 ounces each) thinly sliced deli ham (24 slices)
4-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup picante sauce or salsa
Garlic salt
Sour cream and minced chives, optional

Directions

In a electric skillet, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry tortillas wedges, a few at a time, until lightly browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Place wedges in a single layer on baking sheets. Top each with a folded ham slice, 3 tablespoons cheese and 2 teaspoons picante sauce. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

Originally published as Ham 'n' Cheese Tortillas in Country Woman March/April 2000