Cuban Sandwich Recipe
Classic Cuban sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Meats
Cheese
Condiments
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Toast the Bread
Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium heat. Slice the Cuban bread in half lengthwise to create a top and bottom.
- 2
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of the Cuban bread, layer the roast pork, followed by the ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle slices, and yellow mustard.
- 3
Finish the Sandwich
Place the top half of the Cuban bread over the layered ingredients.
Cooking
- 4
Butter the Bread
Spread the unsalted butter evenly on the outer sides of the sandwich.
- 5
Grill the Sandwich
Place the sandwich in the preheated panini press or skillet. If using a skillet, press down with a heavy skillet or pan to flatten the sandwich. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 6
Slice and Serve
Once cooked, remove the sandwich from the heat and let it sit for a minute before slicing it in half diagonally. Serve warm.
