The Cuban Grilled Cheese Recipe
Braised pork, sliced ham, Swiss, pickles, whole grain mustard aioli on sour dough.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
For Grilling
Method
Prepare the Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
- 1
Make the Aioli
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 2
Layer the Ingredients
On one slice of sourdough bread, spread a generous layer of the whole grain mustard aioli. Layer with braised pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles. Top with another slice of sourdough bread.
Grill the Sandwich
- 3
Butter the Bread
Spread butter on the outer sides of both slices of the sandwich.
- 4
- 5
Cook the Sandwich
Place the sandwich in the preheated skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is nicely browned.
Serve
- 6
Slice and Serve
Once the sandwich is grilled to perfection, remove it from the skillet. Let it rest for a minute, then slice it in half and serve with extra pickles on the side.
