Cuban Sandwich
The Cuban Sandwich is a flavorful, pressed sandwich featuring roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on crusty Cuban bread, delivering a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Cuban bread
- 4 oz roasted pork, thinly sliced
- 4 oz ham, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 6 dill pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat a sandwich press or skillet over medium heat.
- Slice the Cuban bread loaf in half lengthwise.
- Spread yellow mustard evenly on both inner sides of the bread.
- Layer the bottom half with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices.
- Close the sandwich with the top half of the bread.
- Butter the outside of the sandwich evenly on both sides.
- Place the sandwich on the press or skillet, applying gentle pressure.
- Grill for 4-6 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from heat, slice into portions, and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra crispy crust, press the sandwich with a weight if you don’t have a sandwich press.
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