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Reuben Quesadillas – A St. Paddy’s Day Twist on a Classic!

These Reuben Quesadillas bring all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich into a crispy, cheesy, St. Paddy’s Day-inspired dish! 🍀🔥 Stuffed with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and served with a homemade 1000 Island dipping sauce, this is a must-make for March!
Print Recipe
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Sandwiches
Cuisine American, Irish, St. Patrick's Day
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

1000 Island Dressing:

  • 3/4 Cups Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp. Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Quesadillas:

  • 12 8 in. Flour Toritillas
  • 1 lb. Corned Beef
  • 12 Slices Swiss Cheese
  • 1 Cup Sauerkraut

Instructions
 

  • 🥣 Mix Up That Dipping Sauce – In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Boom! You’ve got a killer 1000 Island sauce. Set it aside and keep it cool.
  • 🌮 Build Your Quesadillas – Lay out 6 flour tortillas and evenly top them with Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, and another slice of Swiss cheese before placing the remaining 6 tortillas on top.
  • 🔥 Get That Sizzle Going – Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ½ tablespoon of oil. Fry each quesadilla on both sides until they’re golden brown and the cheese is melty. Keep going until all your quesadillas are crispy perfection.
  • 🔪 Slice & Serve – Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with that homemade 1000 Island dipping sauce.
Keyword Comfort Food, quesadillas