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    Home » Holiday Inspired Recipes » St. Patrick's Day Recipes

    Published: Mar 15, 2021 · Modified: May 9, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Reuben Quesadillas

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    A vertical collage of two images of Reuben Quesadillas. The top is how to make the sauce and the bottom is the completed quesadilla in the sauce.
    A vertical closeup of Reuben Quesadillas cut into triangles along with a center cup of 1000 Islands dipping sauce.

    Reuben Quesadillas are a cross between a Reuben sandwich and a quesadilla! But what makes them extra special is the homemade 1000 Island Dipping Sauce! You're going to LOVE these!! 

    A vertical closeup of Reuben Quesadillas cut into triangles along with a center cup of 1000 Islands dipping sauce.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Reuben Quesadillas is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe. 

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    A vertical collage of two images of Reuben Quesadillas. The top is how to make the sauce and the bottom is the completed quesadilla in the sauce.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • corned beef (leftovers work great)
    • sliced Swiss cheese
    • flour tortillas
    • sauerkraut
    • mayonnaise
    • sweet pickle relish
    • ketchup
    • smoked paprika
    • garlic powder
    • black pepper
    • grapeseed oil or other neutral-flavored oil

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • large skillet
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • slotted spatula
    • medium mixing bowl
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • whisk or spoon

    When is a Reuben not a Reuben?


    When our kids were little one of their favorite dinners had always been homemade Reuben sandwiches.

    However, they'd always request their Reuben sandwiches be made without sauerkraut, without Swiss cheese, and without the sauce. Literally, this made them grilled corned beef sandwiches. LOL!

    Still tasty, but hardly a Reuben!

    Thankfully all that changed as they got older.

    How this recipe came to be:

    This recipe riff for corned beef and Swiss cheese quesadillas came about when I had planned on making traditional Reuben sandwiches with rye bread for dinner one night but realized I'd forgotten to purchase the rye bread.

    Uh oh!

    Luckily for me, I had a full package of flour tortillas that were calling my name and begging me for their chance to be utilized in something other than a Tex-Mex recipe.

    Enter (stage left) Reuben quesadillas with creamy 1000 island dipping sauce...it's now your time for the spotlight!

    The reason this recipe is so versatile:

    This recipe for corned beef quesadillas works well with leftover corned beef or with corned beef you'll find at the deli counter.

    These easy-to-make quesadillas can be made and served as a speedy appetizer, lunch, or dinner.

    Don't you love a recipe that's this versatile, and can be made in only a matter of minutes? Me too!

    A super closeup of wedges of Reuben Quesadillas with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and flour tortillas.

    The sauce is boss:

    The thing I probably love most of all about this recipe is the creamy and delicious homemade 1000 islands dipping sauce.

    It takes these Reuben Quesadillas up and over the top of the flavor charts!

    Of course, if you prefer you can always purchase your own bottled 1000 Islands dressing, but why would you when it only takes 5 ingredients, and 2 minutes, to whip together?

    How to keep the first quesadillas warm while you're preparing the others?

    When I finish each quesadilla, I put them onto the baking sheet (fitted with a rack to prevent sogginess), and keep them in a low (325-degree Fahrenheit) oven until all the quesadillas are complete.

    How to make the creamy dipping sauce:

    • Stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, smoked paprika, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
    • Keep chilled until ready to serve.

    The step-by-step photos of how to make Reuben Quesadillas:

    • Top 6 flour tortillas with Swiss cheese slices, corned beef, and drained sauerkraut.
    • Top the sauerkraut with an additional slice of Swiss Cheese and top the quesadillas with the remaining flour tortillas.
    • Heat a large skillet with a little grapeseed oil and fry each quesadilla on both sides until golden brown and the cheese has melted. 
    • Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with the creamy 1000 islands dipping sauce.
    A direct overhead photo of a wedge of Reuben Quesadilla dipped into homemade sauce.

    Additional Irish recipes:

    *Corned Beef Boxty (shown below)

    Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a classically stuffed boxty. An Irish Corned Beef Boxty is a potato pancake stuffed with tender corned beef and lots of melted Swiss cheese.

    An over head photo of a Corned Beef Boxty on a green and brown plaid plate.

    *Corned Beef Hash Frittata (not shown)

    When you have a taste for corned beef hash, but also a wonderfully eggy frittata, why not make this unexpected yet delicious Corned Beef Hash Frittata? It’s the very best of both worlds!

    *Soda Bread with Caraway and Dill (shown below and in the featured video)

    Irish Soda Bread with Caraway and Dill is super simple to make, but it packs a huge punch of flavor! You’re going to love this savory quick bread!!

    A direct overhead photo of a loaf of Irish Soda Bread with Caraway and Dill on a wooden cutting board with a serrated knife and some green napkins.

    *Irish Cheese and Potato Tart (not shown)

    Travel all the way to Ireland without ever leaving home with the flavor of this Irish Cheese and Potato Tart. It will soon become an annual tradition.

    *Reuben Quesadillas (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

     A vertical closeup of a hand holding a wedge of corned beef quesadillas dipped in sauce along with a title text overlay graphic in the corner.

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's fast and easy Reuben Quesadillas.

    ⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

    A black and white tray filled with Reuben Quesadillas with a center cup of dipping sauce.

    Reuben Quesadillas

    Renee Goerger
    Rueben Quesadillas are a cross between a Reuben sandwich and a quesadilla, but what makes them truly special is the homemade 1000 Island Dipping Sauce!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course 30 minute dinner, Appetizers and Snack Recipes, lunch, Sandwiches
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 673 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the 1000 Island Sauce:

    • ¾ cups mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoons ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    For the quesadillas:

    • 12 flour tortillas
    • 1 pound corned beef cooked and sliced
    • 12 slices Swiss cheese
    • 1 cup sauerkraut drained
    • 3 grapeseed oil or other neutral falvored oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    To make the dipping sauce:

    • Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside and keep cool.

    To make the quesadillas:

    • Evenly top 6 flour tortillas with a slice of Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, the remaining Swiss cheese slices, and the final 6 tortillas.
    • Heat a large skillet to medium/high.
    • Add ½ tablespoon of oil to the skillet and fry each quesadilla (on both sides) until they're golden brown and the cheese has melted.
    • Continue the same process with the remaining quesadillas.
    • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with the 1000 islands dipping sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 26gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 2014mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 538IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's fast and easy corned beef quesadilla sandwich (or appetizer wedges) recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you.

    A tray of Rueben Quesadillas and some dipping sauce surrounded by a black and white napkin.

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!

    Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.

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    More St. Patrick's Day Recipes

    • Slow Cooker Corned Beef
    • Corned Beef and Cabbage Coleslaw
    • Irish Whiskey Glaze
    • Traditional Irish Coffee

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    Comments

    1. Ashley says

      March 15, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      My husband loves Ruebens so I decided to try these and they were a hit with everyone.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 16, 2021 at 6:20 am

        So glad to hear it, Ashley!
        Thanks for letting me know.
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Justine says

      March 15, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea! Reubens are one of my favorite sandwiches, but I also don't care for a lot of bread....turning them into quesadillas is so brilliant and really practical!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 16, 2021 at 6:21 am

        I'm happy you enjoyed this twist on a traditional Reuben, Justine!
        Take good care,
        Renee

        Reply

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