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Sincronizadas cut into fours and served on a plate along with cherry tomatoes and a small bowl with guacamole.
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Sincronizadas

Sincronizadas are a Mexican ham and cheese sandwich, melted between two crispy flour tortillas. This dish is quick to make and very satisfying, and this article will teach you how to make it perfectly.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1031kcal
Author Alexandria Drzazgowski

Equipment

  • Box Grater

Ingredients

Sincronizada Ingredients

  • 4 medium Flour Tortillas 5.5”
  • 2-4 pieces Ham
  • 2 cups Oaxaca Cheese shredded

Topping Ideas

  • Guacamole
  • Pickled Red Onions
  • Pico de Gallo

Instructions

  • Place a dry skillet on the stove, then add 2 flour tortillas and allow them to warm up for 10-15 seconds.
  • Add ½ cup of grated cheese on top of one of the tortillas. Then add 2-4 pieces Ham, and, finally, another ½ cup of grated cheese. Then place the other tortilla on top.
  • Press on top of the sincronizada until the cheese is melted and one side of the tortilla is toasted (about 1-2 minutes). Then flip the sincronizada and grill on the other side until toasted.
  • Remove from the heat. Cut into quarters.
  • Top with guacamole, pickled red onions, or pico de gallo. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Recipe researched using Dished, Mexican Food by Laura, & Cocinando con Amor. Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational and personal use only.
  • Flour Tortillas: Medium size or about 5.5” in diameter. In Mexico, quesadillas are often made with corn tortillas, so using a flour tortilla here sets the sincronizada apart.  
  • Ham: You can also use carved ham off the bone. Choose whatever thickness you prefer.
  • You do not need to add any oil to the pan if you are using a nonstick griddle but you can if you find your tortillas stick at all. Some people like to add a little olive oil or canola oil to increase the crunch!
  • Ham and cheese are what make a sincronizada a sincronizada, but feel free to experiment with other fillings like chicken, ground beef, vegetables and refried beans. Any extra filling, including vegetables, should be cooked before they are added. The sincronizada is only cooked until the tortilla is browned and the cheese is melted, which is not enough time to cook vegetables or meat.
  • This dish is best served fresh when it is hot and melty.
  • If you are making more than one serving at a time, place the cooked sincronizadas on a cookie sheet in a warm oven to keep them warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1031kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 2566mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 2mg