5 from 3 votes
Cuban Ham and Cheese Sandwich (Cubano)
Bring Havana to your kitchen with this simple summer sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
76057 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ham deli
- pork optional, shredded, or sliced grilled pork
- ciabatta bread baguettes 6 inch long, split lengthwise
- butter for brushing, melted
- yellow mustard
- swiss cheese slices
- dill pickles thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron griddle or panini press. Add the ham slices to the griddle and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned in spots, about 1 minute. Transfer the ham to a plate.
- Generously butter the cut sides of each baguette and toast on the griddle over moderate heat until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the baguettes to a work surface and generously brush the cut sides with mustard. Layer the ham, pork, if using, Swiss cheese, and pickles on the baguette and close the sandwiches.
- Generously brush the outside of the sandwiches with butter and set them on the griddle or press; if using a griddle, top the sandwiches with a large baking sheet and weigh it down with a cast-iron skillet. Cook the sandwiches over moderate heat until they’re browned and crisp on the outside and the cheese is melted, 3 minutes per side on a griddle or 3 minutes total in a press.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include shredded pork as this is optional.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
760.57kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
31.43g
(10%)
Protein
51.89g
(104%)
Fat
46.8g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
24.44g
(122%)
Cholesterol
157.47mg
(52%)
Sodium
1986.89mg
(83%)
Potassium
385mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.62g
(2%)
Sugar
1.34g
(3%)
Vitamin A
822.15IU
(16%)
Calcium
664.44mg
(66%)
Iron
0.97mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76057
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 760.57kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.43g | 10% |
| Protein | 51.89g | 104% |
| Fat | 46.8g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 24.44g | 122% |
| Cholesterol | 157.47mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1986.89mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.62g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1.34g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 822.15IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 664.44mg | 66% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.