Cuban Sandwich (Sandwich Cubano)

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.

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Latin

Servings:

Calories: 668kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Heat griddle on low heat.
Slice the bread lengthwise. Butter one side of the bread.
On the non-buttered side, add mustard, then cheese, pickles, pork, ham.
Top with the bread, making sure the buttered side is up.
Place buttered side of the sandwich on the griddle.
Let cook for 2-3 minutes, checking often making sure it is not burning.
Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Cook until golden and crisp and the cheese is melted.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Cuban Sandwiches are traditionally made with Cuban bread. If Cuban bread isn't available, you can use ⅓ of a baguette or a hoagie roll.

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