Sincronizadas (Mexican Ham and Cheese Melts)
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From the Chiapas region of Mexico, these Mexican sincronizadas are the Mexican version of a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Fast and simple and thoroughly delicious! Serve them with guacamole and salsa. For a yummy flavor twist add some homemade Mexican Chorizo!
With Cinco de Mayo approaching, I wanted to share a few more authentic Mexican recipes with you. Authentic? That’s right. Sincronizadas. You’d think these were Americanized/Tex-Mex creations, but in fact they are authentically Mexican. Originally from Chiapas, a beautiful region of Mexico with flowing rivers, lakes, mountains, and ocean shorelines, sincronizadas can now be purchased from street vendors throughout Mexico.
What Are Sincronizadas?
Similar to the American grilled cheese sandwich, Sincronizadas use good quality ham with either yellow or white Cheddar (a tangy cheese like Jarlsberg would be delicious, too), a dollop of salsa, like a smokey chipotle salsa, all sandwiched between two corn tortillas and then fried until the cheese is softly melted. Of course you can add whatever fillings you want, but this simple version is the traditional one.
Simple and quick to make and one that your kids can have fun helping you with!
For more Mexican recipes try my:
- Pozole Rojo
- Chicken Pozole
- Birria Tacos
- Albondigas Soup
- Queso Fundido
- Chicken Tostadas
- Steak Fajitas
- Queso Fundido
- Mexican Corn Salad
- Chorizo Pizza
- Mexican Meatballs
- Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Pork Tinga Tacos
- Enchilada Sauce
- Green Enchilada Sauce
- Stuffed Mexican Cornbread
- Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa
- Chili Powder
- Carne Asada Seasoning
- Elote Seasoning
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Sincronizadas (Mexican Ham and Cheese Melts)
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 slices good quality ham
- 4 slices white or yellow cheddar , or cheese of your choice
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Lay out four of the corn tortillas and top with a slice of ham and cheese and spread some salsa over it. Cover with a second tortilla.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and place the finished tortillas in it. Fry until the cheese is melted and the corn tortilla is lightly freckled with golden brown. Transfer to a warmed plate and repeat with the remaining sincronizadas.Serve with guacamole.
Originally published on The Daring Gourmet April 22, 2013
Hi, I’m Kimberly Killebrew and welcome to Daring Gourmet where you'll find delicious originals, revitalized classics, and simply downright good eats from around the world! Originally from Germany, later raised in England, world-traveled, and now living in the U.S., from my globally-influenced kitchen I invite you to tour the world through your taste buds!
