Description
Reuben quesadillas blend classic deli sandwich flavors with crispy tortilla comfort. Melted swiss cheese, corned beef, and tangy sauerkraut create a delicious fusion you’ll savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz corned beef (thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) Swiss cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Thousand Island dressing
- 1 cup (240 ml) sauerkraut (drained)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Butter or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Generously coat one side of each tortilla with Thousand Island dressing, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange corned beef slices evenly across half of the tortillas, creating a uniform base layer.
- Distribute sauerkraut over the corned beef, spreading it to cover the meat completely.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese generously over the sauerkraut to ensure maximum cheese coverage.
- Place the remaining tortillas on top, with the dressing side facing down, creating a sealed quesadilla package.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, adding a thin layer of butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully transfer the assembled quesadillas to the heated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla turns golden brown and crispy.
- Gently flip the quesadillas and cook the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the cheese melts completely and the tortilla achieves a uniform golden color.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a minute to allow cheese to set.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges using a sharp knife.
- Serve immediately with additional Thousand Island dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Swap traditional tortillas with gluten-free or low-carb options for dietary restrictions.
- Use lean corned beef or turkey pastrami for a lighter protein alternative that reduces overall fat content.
- Create a quick homemade Thousand Island dressing using mayo, ketchup, and pickle relish for fresher flavor and less processed ingredients.
- Pan-toast quesadillas with minimal butter or use a non-stick cooking spray to reduce additional calories while maintaining a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg