El Cubano Recipe
Experience a creative twist on the ham and cheese sandwich. The El Cubano combines a generous stack of Black Forest Ham with genoa salami, cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, and pickles to give you a taste of old Cuba. Served on a French baguette.
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Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Baguette
Slice the French baguette in half lengthwise, leaving one side attached to create a hinge.
- 2
Spread the Mustard
Spread the Dijon mustard evenly on both sides of the baguette.
- 3
Layer the Meats
Layer the Black Forest ham and Genoa salami on one side of the baguette.
- 4
Add Cheese and Pickles
Place the cheddar cheese slices on top of the meats, followed by the pickle slices.
- 5
Close the Sandwich
Fold the baguette back together to enclose the fillings.
- 6
Grill the Sandwich
Optionally, grill the sandwich in a pan or sandwich press until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
