Description
Reuben quesadillas blend classic deli sandwich flavors with Mexican-inspired comfort food. Melted swiss cheese, corned beef, and tangy sauerkraut create a crispy, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup corned beef, chopped or sliced thin
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium heat and delicately melt butter across the surface.
- Lay one tortilla flat in the heated skillet and generously spread Thousand Island dressing edge to edge.
- Create the first flavor layer by distributing Swiss cheese evenly across the dressing-coated tortilla.
- Arrange tender corned beef slices uniformly over the cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle sauerkraut across the meat, providing a tangy and textural dimension to the quesadilla.
- Add a second cheese layer to help bind the fillings and enhance melting potential.
- Carefully position the companion tortilla atop the assembled ingredients, pressing gently.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla transforms into a golden, crispy exterior.
- Skillfully flip the quesadilla using a wide spatula, allowing the opposite side to achieve similar crispness.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until both sides reach a rich, appetizing color.
- Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and slice into triangular wedges.
- Repeat the entire process with remaining ingredients to create a second quesadilla.
- Serve immediately alongside extra Thousand Island dressing for optional dipping.
Notes
- Swap tortillas for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Reduce butter quantity or use olive oil spray for a lighter, heart-healthier version of the quesadilla.
- Pat sauerkraut dry before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the tortilla soggy during cooking.
- Select high-quality, thinly sliced corned beef from the deli counter for maximum flavor and tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg