Cuban Sandwich
Miami's version of the layered pressed sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 640 kcal
Equipment
- •Sandwich press or plancha
- •Heavy skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 640 kcal
- fat
- 32
- carbs
- 48
- protein
- 38
- calories
- 640
Instructions
- 1
Cut the Cuban bread loaf in half lengthwise.
- 2
Spread mustard evenly over both cut sides of the bread.
- 3
Layer the roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles inside.
- 4
Close the sandwich. Spread butter all over the outside crusts.
- 5
Place the sandwich in a hot plancha (flat griddle) or skillet. Put a heavy weight on top.
- 6
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Cook until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts.
- 7
Cut the sandwich in half diagonally. Serve it hot.
Chef's tips
Press the sandwich firmly in a plancha (flat griddle) or heavy skillet with a weight on top so the bread crisps while the cheese melts. Use yellow mustard, not mayonnaise, for authentic flavor.
Storage
Best eaten fresh; not recommended for storage.
Reheating
Re-press briefly in a hot skillet to re-crisp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using mayonnaise instead of yellow mustard
- •Not pressing down firmly enough to melt the cheese
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