Boredsilly's Baked Gringo
by @boredsilly
Why is it called a Baked Gringo? It's full of white cheese, mild Spanish chilies, and is 420 friendly (quick, easy, and gloriously cheesy). This is a family favorite for comfort food.
Ingredients
- 20 to 24 slices of thinly sliced smoked ham
- 2 pounds of Monterrey Jack (block form)
- 3 small cans of whole green chilies or fresh roasted, skinned, and deseeded Anaheim chilies (fresh takes longer but is worth it)
- 1 package of small flour tortillas (10 to 12 count)
- 3 cups of finely shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Cut the cheese blocks into 1/2 to 3/4 inch rectangular slices
- Open and slice the whole green chilies length wise into 1 to 2 inch wide
- Take two slices of ham and roll/fold them up so they're only a few inches across and lay them down the center of a tortilla
- Place a straight line of chilies along the center on top of the ham
- Top the ham and chilies with one or more slabs of the white cheese
- Roll the tortilla up into a tube like an enchilada with the ends OPEN (not folded closed like a burrito)
- Place the tortilla in a baking pan upside down with the rolled flaps on the bottom so it stays closed (you can add a toothpick to help keep it closed while filling the pan but I remove them before cooking)
- Repeat the process until the whole pan is filled with rolled tortilla happiness
- Evenly spread the shredded cheddar cheese across the top
- Place the baking pan in the center rack of your oven until the cheese is melted and your desired level of crispiness is achieved. (Usually 25 to 35 minutes)
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving