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Cubanos (Cuban Sandwich Recipe)
These Cuban sandwiches are meaty, cheesy, toasty, and a cinch to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 907 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slice each Cuban sandwich in half and serve.
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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
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
% 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.