Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla
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Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla
Description
This recipe uses a 6-inch tortilla heated gently in a non-stick skillet. One half is layered with slow cooker pernil (pork), Swiss cheese, slices of lean ham, dill pickles, and a smear of mustard before folding. Cooking on low heat allows the cheese to melt evenly and the tortilla to crisp without burning.
The combination of savory pork and ham with mild Swiss cheese and the tangy crunch of pickles gives this quesadilla a flavor profile reminiscent of a Cuban sandwich but with a soft, crisp flatbread exterior. Mustard adds sharpness to balance the richness.
The quesadilla is cut into three pieces for easy sharing or serving. It works well as a quick meal or snack that incorporates traditional Cuban sandwich ingredients in a different form factor with simple preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 oz pernil slow cooker
- 1 lice swiss cheese I used Sargento, reduced-fat
- 1 oz ham I uses Hillshire Farm 97% fat free, lean
- 1 lice dill pickle
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 6- inch tortilla 8-inch, low-carb, whole wheat or gluten-free
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat.
- Spray with oil and place tortilla on the pan.
- On half of the tortilla, place a piece of cheese, pork, ham, pickle and mustard.
- When cheese is melted, fold the quesadilla in half and flip to heat other side.
- Remove from heat and cut into 3 pieces.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10.5g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 40.5mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 862mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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