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Reuben Quesadillas

Chef Jenn
I love how crispy, cheesy, and flavorful these Reuben Quesadillas are! A fun twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, these quesadillas are packed with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and tangy dressing, all toasted in a golden tortilla. Perfect for a quick meal or a delicious appetizer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Irish-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 481 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 8 ounces corned beef thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sauerkraut drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Thousand Island dressing plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Butter one side of a tortilla and place it butter-side down into the skillet.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing over the tortilla in the skillet.
  • Layer ¼ cup of cheese, half the corned beef, half the sauerkraut, another ¼ cup of cheese, and caraway seeds if using.
  • Butter one side of another tortilla and place it on top of the filling, butter-side up.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  • Slice into wedges and serve hot with extra Thousand Island dressing for dipping.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use freshly shredded Swiss cheese for better melting and flavor. If Swiss cheese is too strong for you, try Jarlsberg. It has a similar flavor profile but much milder.
  • Drain and squeeze the sauerkraut well to prevent soggy quesadillas.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat to allow the cheese to melt fully without burning the tortillas.
  • Serve with a side of pickles for that classic deli touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1416mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 552IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 427mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword corned beef quesadilla, Easy quesadilla recipe, Reuben quesadilla, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese
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