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Corned Beef and Swiss Reuben Quesadillas

Crispy Corned Beef and Swiss Reuben Quesadillas to Savor

Delicious Corned Beef and Swiss Reuben Quesadillas ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or as an appetizer.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Dipping Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise can be substituted with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup can be substituted with tomato paste or chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish can use chopped dill pickles
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika or cayenne can be used
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic for stronger flavor
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Quesadillas
  • 6 pieces flour tortillas 8-inch tortillas recommended
  • 1 cup corned beef cooked, sliced beef from leftovers or deli meat
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese can substitute with Gruyère or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup sauerkraut optional
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil can substitute with canola or vegetable oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper until creamy. Cover and refrigerate for dipping sauce.
  2. Layer 6 flour tortillas with Swiss cheese slices, corned beef, optional sauerkraut, and another slice of Swiss cheese on top. Place remaining tortillas over and press gently.
  3. In a skillet, heat grapeseed oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Adjust heat if oil starts smoking.
  4. Cook quesadillas for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and quesadillas are golden brown.
  5. Let cooked quesadillas rest on a cutting board, then cut into wedges and serve with the chilled dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately while quesadillas are warm and crispy.

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