Cuban Sandwich (Sandwich Cubano)

This Cuban Sandwich (Sandwich Cubano) is made with Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and dill pickles. Pressed on a griddle until crisp and golden, it’s an easy and satisfying way to use leftover pork.

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A close-up of a toasted Cubano Sandwich with melted cheese, pickles, and savory meat, cut in half and stacked on a plate. Fresh greens are served on the side as sunlight streams in from a nearby window.

A Cuban Sandwich (Sandwich Cubano) 🥪 is a pressed sandwich made with Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and dill pickles. The sandwich is cooked on a griddle until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.

This is an easy way to use leftover pork to make a hearty sandwich at home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️

Great for leftover pork. This sandwich is an easy way to turn leftover roast pork into a completely different meal.
Crispy and cheesy. The bread gets golden and crisp while the Swiss cheese melts over the pork and ham.
Simple ingredients. You only need a handful of ingredients to make a Cuban Sandwich.
Easy to make. Everything cooks together on a griddle, so you can have a hot, filling sandwich in minutes.

-Maggie

A wooden board with sliced roast pork, a loaf of bread, Swiss cheese, pickles, a jar of mustard, a bowl of pickles, fresh herbs, and a brush with sauce on a rustic wooden table.

🛒 Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 slices bread
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 slices dill pickles thinly sliced
¼ cup leftover pork
2 slices deli ham

A sandwich with pulled meat, cheese, ham, and pickle slices on rustic bread sits open on a wooden board; a plate of green salad is in the background.

👩🏼‍🍳 Instructions

Heat griddle on low heat.
Slice the bread lengthwise. Butter one side of the bread.
On the non-buttered side, spread mustard, then add cheese, pickles, pork, and ham.
Top with the other half of the bread, making sure the buttered side is facing up.
Place the sandwich, buttered side down, on the griddle.
Cook for 2–3 minutes, checking often so it doesn’t burn.
Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Cook until golden and crisp and the cheese is melted.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Cuban Sandwich?

A traditional Cuban Sandwich is made with Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and dill pickles. The sandwich is pressed and grilled until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.

What kind of bread is used for a Cuban Sandwich?

Cuban Sandwiches are traditionally made with Cuban bread. If Cuban bread is not available, you can use another crusty white bread or a soft roll.

What kind of pork is used in a Cuban Sandwich?

Roast pork is traditionally used in a Cuban Sandwich. Leftover roast pork works especially well, making this a great recipe when you have pork left from another meal.

Do Cuban Sandwiches have mustard?

Yes. Yellow mustard is a traditional ingredient in a Cuban Sandwich and adds a tangy flavor that balances the rich pork, ham, and cheese.

Can I make a Cuban Sandwich without a sandwich press?

Yes. You can make a Cuban Sandwich on a griddle or skillet and press it down with a heavy pan or another heatproof object. Cook until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted.

A hand holds a Cuban Sandwich with layers of roast pork, pickles, mustard, and melted cheese on crusty bread. A plate of greens and a cup of coffee are in the background on a wooden table.

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This Cuban Sandwich is a simple, satisfying way to use leftover roast pork. With crispy bread, melted Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, and mustard, it makes an easy lunch or dinner that comes together quickly.

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