Cubanos (Cuban Sandwich Recipe)

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 sandwiches

  • Calories

    907 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Cubanos (Cuban Sandwich Recipe)

These Cuban sandwiches are meaty, cheesy, toasty, and a cinch to make!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf Cuban bread, or French or Italian bread
  • 3 Tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced baked ham
  • 3/4 pound shredded or sliced Cuban Mojo Pork or store-bought pork roast
  • 8 ounces sliced swiss cheese
  • sliced dill pickles (enough to cover each sandwich)
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter, softened
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Instructions

  1. Slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally.  Spread the mustard on the cut side of the bread, then layer the sandwich with sliced ham on the bottom, then the roast pork, followed by the swiss cheese and pickles.  Top with the other half of the loaf of bread and cut into 4 smaller sandwiches for easy grilling.  
  2. Brush the top and bottom of the sandwiches with the softened butter.  Then grill the sandwiches on a panini press, griddle, or in a frying pan using a heavy skillet to press down the sandwich.  You might even want to add a heavy can of beans or something to the skillet to make sure the sandwich is being pressed well. 
  3. Cook until toasted (around 3 minutes), then flip and continue to cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.  The exterior of the sandwich should be golden brown and crisp while the cheese inside is melted and the meat is hot.
  4. Slice each Cuban sandwich in half and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Wrap leftovers tightly with plastic wrap or foil, or transfer to an airtight storage container. They’ll keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. You can eat the sandwiches cold, warm them up in the microwave, or heat them in a 350ºF oven until they’re warmed through.
  • Freezing: You can freeze these sandwiches for up to 3 months. Make sure they’re wrapped well; for even reheating, I recommend letting them thaw in the refrigerator first.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 907kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 2029mg (85%) Potassium 353mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 956IU (19%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 549mg (55%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 907 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 907kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 2029mg 85%
Potassium 353mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 956IU 19%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 549mg 55%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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