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Cuban Sandwich Recipe

This classic Cuban Sandwich recipe features ham, Swiss cheese, pulled pork, mustard, and pickles on a loaf of Cuban bread, cooked in a panini press until golden on the outside with gooey melted cheese inside. Serve with chips or coleslaw for an easy lunch or dinner!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: cuban sandwich, cuban sandwich recipe, cubano
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 1.754kcal
Author: Jill

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 8- ounces loaves of Cuban bread if unavailable, good quality French baguettes or Italian bread can be used
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 12 slices deli ham
  • 2 cups prepared pulled pork
  • 8 sandwich cut dill pickles (lengthwise cut)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or as needed

Instructions

  • Trim the ends off of each loaf of bread then slice the loaves in half horizontally.
  • Spread a generous amount of mustard on each half of the bread, sprinkle desired amount of cayenne pepper over the mustard.
  • Start with 2 slices of Swiss cheese on the bottom half of each loaf, covering the surface well.
  • Layer on 6 slices of ham on each sandwich.
  • On top of the ham, layer half of the pulled pork on each sandwich.
  • Arrange 4 slices of sandwich pickles lengthwise across the layer of pulled pork.
  • Top the pickles with another layer of 2 slices of Swiss cheese, and finally place the top half of the bread over the sandwiches
  • Preheat a Panini press (if using) or a large skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, prepare a second skillet, steak weight, or a brick wrapped in foil to apply pressure.
  • If using a Panini press, spread the butter on the outer surfaces of each sandwich. If using a skillet, melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter in the pan.
  • For the Panini add one sandwich at a time and press down firmly, cook for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the outside is golden and crispy.
  • For the skillet, add one sandwich at a time and press down firmly using your makeshift press (second skillet, steak weight or foil wrapped brick). Cook each sandwich for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until you achieve a crispy, golden exterior and the cheese has melted.
  • Cut each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately. Serve with additional pickles and yellow mustard on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1.754kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 102g | Fat: 98g | Saturated Fat: 44g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 329mg | Sodium: 6.647mg | Potassium: 1.083mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 2.328IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 1.08mg | Iron: 10mg