Description
Reuben quesadillas blend classic deli flavors into a crispy, melty masterpiece of comfort cuisine. Sauerkraut, corned beef, and swiss cheese create a delightful fusion where Jewish and Mexican culinary traditions meet with irresistible deliciousness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup corned beef, thinly sliced or shredded
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 medium flour tortillas
Condiments and Additions:
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 4 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Generously coat one side of each tortilla with tangy Thousand Island dressing, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Distribute shredded Swiss cheese evenly across two tortillas, creating a delicate cheese foundation.
- Layer thinly sliced corned beef atop the cheese, covering the entire tortilla surface.
- Spread sauerkraut uniformly over the corned beef, providing a zesty and textured element.
- Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese on top of the sauerkraut for additional melty richness.
- Carefully place the remaining tortillas on top, positioning the dressing-coated side downward to create sealed quesadillas.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and melt half the butter, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Gently place one quesadilla into the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the tortilla transforms into a crispy, caramelized golden brown.
- Apply light pressure with a spatula to enhance even cooking and cheese melting.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the opposite side for an additional 2-3 minutes until achieving consistent golden coloration.
- Repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla, adding more butter if the skillet becomes dry.
- Remove from heat, allow to rest briefly, then slice into triangular wedges.
- Serve immediately while warm and cheese remains luxuriously melted.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of tortillas like whole wheat or gluten-free for diverse dietary needs.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent soggy quesadillas and ensure a crispy texture.
- Use lean corned beef to reduce overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- For vegetarian version, replace corned beef with roasted portobello mushrooms or plant-based protein alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg