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Cuban Sliders

These small but mighty Cuban Sliders feature a perfect marriage of tender pulled pork, savory ham, Swiss cheese that melts to creamy perfection, mustard, and zesty dill pickles. Nestled between soft slider buns, these sliders take all of the components of a Cuban sandwich and pack it into a convenient and delicious slider form; you're going to love them!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

For the sliders
  • 12 count package King's Hawaiian Rolls
  • 1/4 cup Dijon or yellow mustard, divided
  • 8 oz. thinly sliced deli ham (I like a honey ham or black forest ham)
  • 1 lb. pulled pork*
  • 7 oz. thinly sliced Swiss cheese, about 12 slices
  • 3-4 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
For the melted butter topping
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
For the dipping sauce (optional but yummy)
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Dijon
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed with a garlic press or finely minced
  • 1/2 lemon, ~2 tsp.
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan with spray or a little softened butter.
  2. Without separating the rolls, cut them in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread 2 tbsp. mustard on the bottom half of the rolls.
  4. Add the ham in an even layer, folding and overlapping slices as needed.
  5. Arrange a layer of cheese on top. 
  6. Add the pulled pork on top.
  7. Then add the pickles. 
  8. Spread the last of the mustard on the top half of the rolls and place on top. 
  9. Melt the butter in the microwave (cover with a paper towel so it doesn't splatter) and stir in the parsley, salt and garlic powder. Brush/pour butter mixture on top of the rolls and cover with foil. Bake until heated through and the cheese is melty, about 20-25 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 5-10 more minutes until the tops are golden brown and rolls are heated through. You can brush a little more melted butter to add on top when they come out of the oven to give them a glistened look.
  10. Whisk together ingredients for the aioli.
  11. Slice and serve warm with aioli sauce on side for dipping if desired. 

Notes

  • *Pulled pork: I buy a 2 lb. container from Costco and heat in the microwave or you can make your own pulled pork! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slider Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 7g (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12sliders

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slider
Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 7g 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.