Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsJimmy Buffett's MargaritavilleCuban Meatloaf Sandwich Recipe

Cuban Meatloaf Sandwich Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Chorizo & beef meatloaf, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, pickles, Cuban bread

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Ingredients

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Meatloaf

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Meatloaf Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Cook the Vegetables

    In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix the Meatloaf Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chorizo sausage, sautéed onions and garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Shape and Bake

    Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

  5. 5

    Cool the Meatloaf

    Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Bread

    Cut Cuban bread into halves or quarters, depending on your desired sandwich size.

  2. 7

    Layer the Ingredients

    Spread yellow mustard on the inside of each piece of bread. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each side.

  3. 8

    Add Meatloaf and Pickles

    Layer slices of the cooked meatloaf on the cheese, then add slices of pickles.

  4. 9

    Close and Grill the Sandwich

    Close the sandwich and grill in a pan or sandwich press until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.

  5. 10

    Serve

    Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately, enjoying the flavorful combination of meatloaf, cheese, mustard, and pickles.

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