Cuban Sandwich

Name: Cuban Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 Cuban bread loaf, split in half; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced; 1/2 lb mojo roast pork, sliced; 4 oz sweet deli ham, sliced; 4 slices dill pickle planks, sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

A classic pressed sandwich with layered roast pork, deli ham, Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and yellow mustard grilled until golden and crispy.

25 minEasyServes 2650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 Cuban bread loaf, split in half
2 tbsp yellow mustard
4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced
1/2 lb mojo roast pork, sliced
4 oz sweet deli ham, sliced
4 slices dill pickle planks, sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

1

Warm 1/2 lb sliced mojo roast pork in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
2

Spread 2 tbsp yellow mustard evenly across the cut sides of 1 split in half Cuban bread loaf.
3

Layer 4 slices sliced Swiss cheese, roast pork, 4 oz sliced sweet deli ham, and 4 slices sliced dill pickle planks inside bread.
4

Coat the outer crusts of bread with 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter.
5

Press sandwich in a skillet over medium heat under a heavy weight for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp.

Questions

Can I make Cuban Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Cuban Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 Cuban bread loaf, split in half. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cuban Sandwich keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Cuban Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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