Description
The legendary Cuban Sandwich is a delicious layered sandwich featuring roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread, all pressed to golden perfection for a crunchy and melty experience. This classic Cuban comfort food is easy to make and perfect for lunch, dinner, or snacks, offering authentic flavors that bring a nostalgic, satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
Bread and Spreads
- Cuban bread: 2 sandwich-sized pieces
- Yellow mustard: Thin layer for spreading
- Butter: For grilling, about 2 tablespoons softened
Meats and Cheese
- Roast pork: Thinly sliced, about 4-6 oz
- Ham: Thinly sliced, about 4-6 oz
- Swiss cheese: Enough to cover sandwich layers, about 4-6 slices
Additional Ingredients
- Pickles: Sliced dill pickles, about 6-8 slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the Cuban bread into sandwich-sized pieces. Thinly slice the roast pork and ham. Gather the Swiss cheese and dill pickle slices to have all ingredients ready for assembly.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a thin layer of yellow mustard on the inside of both bread slices. Evenly layer the roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles on one bread piece to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Butter the Outside: Generously spread softened butter on the outside surfaces of both bread slices. This step is essential to create the golden, crispy crust when grilling.
- Press and Grill: Using a sandwich press or a heavy skillet with another weight on top, grill the sandwich over medium heat. Cook each side for about 4 to 5 minutes until the bread is crispy and the cheese has melted completely.
- Serve Warm: Once grilled to golden perfection, remove the sandwich, slice it diagonally, and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, melty flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use fresh Cuban bread for the ideal crisp crust and tender crumb.
- Don’t skimp on butter to achieve that irresistible golden finish.
- Layer meats and cheese evenly to balance flavors and ensure proper melting.
- Grill on medium heat to prevent burning while melting the cheese perfectly.
- Let the sandwich rest for a minute before cutting so fillings set and avoid spilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling and pressing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Cuban sandwich, roast pork sandwich, pressed sandwich, Cuban bread sandwich, melty cheese sandwich, classic Cuban recipe, grilled sandwich