Cubanos (Cuban Sandwich Recipe)
These Cuban sandwiches are meaty, cheesy, toasty, and a cinch to make!
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 907kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Cuban bread, or French or Italian bread
- 3 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- ½ pound thinly sliced baked ham
- ¾ 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.
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
Calories: 907kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 2029mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 549mg | Iron: 5mg