Description
Reuben quesadillas blend classic American deli flavors with Mexican-style cooking techniques. Melted swiss cheese, corned beef, and tangy sauerkraut create a delicious fusion you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup corned beef, thinly sliced or shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Condiments and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious griddle or skillet, warming it to medium heat for optimal toasting.
- Generously apply Thousand Island dressing across one entire surface of each tortilla, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute corned beef slices evenly on one half of the tortilla, creating a substantial protein foundation.
- Strategically layer sauerkraut atop the corned beef, spreading it uniformly for balanced flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese generously over the sauerkraut, ensuring complete coverage for maximum melting potential.
- Carefully fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape and gently pressing the edges to secure the filling.
- Melt butter in the heated skillet, allowing it to coat the cooking surface evenly and prevent sticking.
- Carefully place the quesadilla in the buttered skillet, cooking for approximately 3-4 minutes until the exterior turns a rich golden brown.
- Flip the quesadilla with precision, cooking the opposite side until equally crisp and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, allowing slight cooling before slicing into wedge-shaped portions.
- Serve immediately with additional Thousand Island dressing on the side for enhanced dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Swap traditional tortillas with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners, ensuring everyone can enjoy this tasty fusion dish.
- Control cooking temperature carefully to prevent burning, as butter can quickly brown and create bitter flavors that overshadow delicate ingredients.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly before adding to prevent excess moisture from making quesadillas soggy, maintaining a crispy golden exterior.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like smoked Gouda or aged cheddar to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the classic Reuben sandwich essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg