Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla
Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM
A quick and delicious Cuban sandwich-inspired quesadilla with ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, and mustard.
🧀 Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla
Take the classic Cuban sandwich and give it a quick, cheesy twist with this Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla 🥪✨. Layers of smoky ham, melty Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and zesty Dijon mustard come together inside a crisp, golden tortilla for a meal that’s ready in just 10 minutes!
🌯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🕒 Fast and easy — perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches
- 🧀 Melty, cheesy goodness in every bite
- 🥒 All the Cuban sandwich flavors without the fuss of a press
- 💪 Balanced and protein-rich, keeping you full and satisfied
🔥 How to Make It
Warm a whole-wheat tortilla in a nonstick pan, then layer on the Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, and mustard. When the cheese melts, simply fold it over and crisp both sides until golden brown. Slice, serve, and enjoy — no sandwich press required!
This method delivers all the crisp, melty, tangy magic of a traditional Cuban in a fraction of the time.
🧑🍳 Pro Tips
💡 Use honey mustard for a sweeter touch or spicy brown mustard for a kick.
💡 Swap ham for turkey or roast pork to change things up.
💡 For extra crunch, toast the tortilla slightly before folding.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve your quesadilla with:
- A side of mixed greens or coleslaw for freshness
- Sweet potato fries for a hearty meal
- A small cup of soup for a comforting combo
Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly flavorful — this Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla is your shortcut to a café-quality meal at home 🧀🥒🥪. Quick, satisfying, and oh-so-good!
Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla
Michael Matthews adapted by JojoMA quick and delicious Cuban sandwich-inspired quesadilla with ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, and mustard.
Tools Used
Nonstick Pan
Plate
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions
- 1
Coat a medium nonstick pan with cooking spray and warm over low heat. Add tortilla to the pan.
- 2
Layer ingredients on half of the tortilla in the following order: cheese, ham, pickle, and mustard. When cheese has melted, use a spatula to fold the quesadilla in half and flip it to warm the other side.
- 3
Transfer quesadilla to a plate, slice into quarters, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
