Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas
I’ll be the first one to state the obvious. This isn’t really a recipe, but rather it’s more of an idea that you can use as a guide. I love Cuban sandwiches but wanted a fun new twist on the classic dish. So I was racking my brain to figure out just what this new twist might be. These Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas use a lot of help from the grocery store, because sometimes the last thing we really want to do is cook. But also, quesadillas are meant to be quick and easy, right? There is no shame in using store-bought ingredients to help you get food on the table fast. I do it every now and then. For instance, one a week I’ll get some cooked shredded chicken from the deli counter and will pick up one of those salad kit bags and will spruce it up with some fresh cucumber, tomato and avocado. I’ll put it all together and call it dinner. But if you want more Cuban sandwich inspiration, try out these potato skins, egg rolls, and even a savory dutch baby!
This is more of a quick little snack idea rather than a specific recipe that you have to follow to a T. Use it a guide and have fun with it. If you’re a fan of Cuban sandwiches, then try this fun little twist. Let me know below if you have any questions or comments. Thank you so much for reading and following along.
Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas
Equipment
- Skillet or griddle
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 6 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 16 ounces cooked pulled pork
- 9 ounces sliced deli ham
- 1 cup bread and butter pickle chips drained
- Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
Instructions
- Set a large skillet or griddle pan over moderate heat. Once hot, lightly grease with a bit of oil or cooking spray.
- Place a tortilla on and cook for about 30 seconds. Flip over and then spread with 1 tablespoon of mustard. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, a bit of the pork, some ham, a few pickles and a pinch of salt and pepper. Carefully fold over and cook the quesadilla, flipping over a few times, until browned and the cheese has melted, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack, set over a baking sheet and keep warm in a 250°F oven. Continue with the remaining tortillas and ingredients until all are made. Slice into triangles and serve immediately. Enjoy!
