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Crispy Cubano Sandwich

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Cuban
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and crispy sandwich filled with layers of savory roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles pressed between crusty bread.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 loaf Cuban or French bread, sliced lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 6 to 8 slices dill pickles
  • 6 to 8 slices Swiss cheese (Jarlsberg or Emmental recommended)
  • 6 ounces roast pork, thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces ham, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat your sandwich press or skillet to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice your bread horizontally, creating a sandwich length of about 8–10 inches.
  3. Spread softened butter evenly on the outer sides of both bread halves.
  4. Generously spread yellow mustard inside the bottom half of the bread.
  5. Layer the roast pork evenly over the mustard, followed by the ham slices.
  6. Adorn the ham with Swiss cheese.
  7. Top with pickle slices, 6 to 8, depending on your taste.
  8. Close the sandwich with the top half of the bread, ensuring the buttered side faces out.
  9. Place the sandwich in your heated press or skillet.
  10. Cook for about 4–5 minutes, checking halfway through to prevent burning.
  11. Once done, carefully remove the sandwich and let it rest for a minute.
  12. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare meats and store in the fridge, assemble just before cooking. Customize with different meats and cheeses.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg