Description
Savory Reuben quesadilla merges classic deli flavors with Mexican-style comfort, blending corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese in a crispy tortilla embrace. Melted layers of tangy goodness invite you to savor each delicious bite of this irresistible fusion dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup shredded corned beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Vegetable and Fermented:
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
Bread and Condiments:
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup thousand island dressing
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-heat skillet for optimal quesadilla browning.
- Generously coat one side of each tortilla with tangy thousand island dressing, creating a flavorful base.
- Arrange half the Swiss cheese evenly across the first tortilla, creating a foundational cheese layer.
- Layer tender corned beef slices atop the initial cheese spread, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute sauerkraut uniformly over the corned beef, adding signature Reuben sandwich complexity.
- Complete the filling by sprinkling remaining Swiss cheese to help bind ingredients.
- Carefully position the second tortilla on top, dressing side facing downward, creating a sealed package.
- Transfer the assembled quesadilla to the preheated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla, cooking the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese melts completely and tortilla turns golden.
- Remove from skillet, allowing brief cooling before slicing into wedge-shaped portions.
- Plate immediately and accompany with extra thousand island dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Choose high-quality corned beef from the deli counter for maximum flavor and tender texture.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent soggy quesadillas and ensure crispy edges.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat Swiss cheese and lean corned beef to reduce overall calories.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace regular tortillas with gluten-free corn or alternative grain tortillas for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 740 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg