Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMr Empanada - St. PetersburgCuban Sandwich Recipe

Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Ham, Pork, Salami, Swiss cheese on fresh Cuban bread

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meats

Cheese

Condiments

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and slice the Cuban bread open lengthwise, without cutting all the way through.

Assembly

  1. 2

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of each Cuban bread roll, layer 2 ounces of sliced ham, 2 ounces of roast pork, and 1 ounce of salami. Add 1 slice of Swiss cheese on top of the meats.

  2. 3

    Add Condiments

    Spread 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard on the top half of the bread and layer with 2 pickle slices.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter on the outside of each sandwich.

  2. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Preheat a skillet or sandwich press over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down with a spatula or grill press until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 6

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half diagonally, and serve warm.

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