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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
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 76057 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • deli ham
  • shredded pork or sliced grilled pork optional
  • ciabatta bread baguettes 6 inch long, split lengthwise
  • melted butter for brushing
  • yellow mustard
  • swiss cheese slices
  • dill pickles thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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 (11%) Fiber 0.62g (2%) Sugar 1.34g (3%) Vitamin A 822.15IU (16%) Calcium 664.44mg (66%) Iron 0.97mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

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.