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Cuban Sandwich Recipe
This classic Cuban Sandwich recipe features ham, Swiss cheese, pulled pork, mustard, and pickles on a loaf of Cuban bread, cooked in a panini press until golden on the outside with gooey melted cheese inside. Serve with chips or coleslaw for an easy lunch or dinner!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 1754 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Cuban
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 8- ounces loaves of Cuban bread if unavailable, good quality French baguettes or Italian bread can be used
- 8 lices Swiss cheese
- 12 lices deli ham
- 2 cups prepared pulled pork
- 8 sandwich cut dill pickles (lengthwise cut)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or as needed
Instructions
- Trim the ends off of each loaf of bread then slice the loaves in half horizontally.
- Spread a generous amount of mustard on each half of the bread, sprinkle desired amount of cayenne pepper over the mustard.
- Start with 2 slices of Swiss cheese on the bottom half of each loaf, covering the surface well.
- Layer on 6 slices of ham on each sandwich.
- On top of the ham, layer half of the pulled pork on each sandwich.
- Arrange 4 slices of sandwich pickles lengthwise across the layer of pulled pork.
- Top the pickles with another layer of 2 slices of Swiss cheese, and finally place the top half of the bread over the sandwiches
- Preheat a Panini press (if using) or a large skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, prepare a second skillet, steak weight, or a brick wrapped in foil to apply pressure.
- If using a Panini press, spread the butter on the outer surfaces of each sandwich. If using a skillet, melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter in the pan.
- For the Panini add one sandwich at a time and press down firmly, cook for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the outside is golden and crispy.
- For the skillet, add one sandwich at a time and press down firmly using your makeshift press (second skillet, steak weight or foil wrapped brick). Cook each sandwich for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until you achieve a crispy, golden exterior and the cheese has melted.
- Cut each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately. Serve with additional pickles and yellow mustard on the side. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1.754kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
118g
(39%)
Protein
102g
(204%)
Fat
98g
(151%)
Saturated Fat
44g
(220%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
329mg
(110%)
Sodium
6.647mg
(0%)
Potassium
1.083mg
(0%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
2.328IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
1.08mg
(0%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1754
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1.754kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 118g | 39% |
| Protein | 102g | 204% |
| Fat | 98g | 151% |
| Saturated Fat | 44g | 220% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 329mg | 110% |
| Sodium | 6.647mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 2.328IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.