Ham Quesadillas

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Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups shaved ham

2 tsp chilli powder

8 flour tortillas

8 oz can corn, drained, or one cup frozen corn

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl toss ham, corn, chilli powder and cheese. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place one flour tortilla in skillet; layer with about 1/2 cup of the ham mixture to within 1/2 inch of edge of tortilla. Top with another tortilla. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, turning after 2 minutes, until light golden brown. Remove Quesadillas from skillet and keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Cut Quesadillas into wedges to serve.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 995

Calories from Fat 680 (68%)

% Daily Value*

117%Total Fat 76g

162%Saturated Fat 32.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g

Monounsaturated Fat 29g

53%Cholesterol 158mg

90%Sodium 2166mg

12%Potassium 415mg

13%Total Carbohydrate 38g

10%Dietary Fiber 2.6g

Sugars 1g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

80%Protein 40g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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