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Classic Cubano Sandwich

Classic Cubano sandwiches layer roast pork, deli ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles inside Cuban bread. Pressed in a skillet until the bread is crisp and golden, they’re ready to serve with melted cheese in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting 2 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 925
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf (20 oz) Cuban bread cut into four 6-inch pieces
  • 0.25 cup yellow mustard
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 oz deli ham thinly sliced
  • 12 oz Cuban-style roast pork cooked and thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup dill pickle chips drained and patted dry
  • 4 tbsp butter softened

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch skillet
  • 1 heavy skillet

Method
 

  1. Slice each piece of Cuban bread horizontally, keeping the halves paired.
  2. Spread the cut sides of each piece with the yellow mustard, then layer on 1 slice of Swiss cheese, one-quarter of the deli ham, one-quarter of the roast pork, one-quarter of the pickle chips, and a second slice of Swiss cheese; close the sandwiches.
  3. Spread the softened butter over the outsides of the sandwiches.
  4. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat and cook 2 sandwiches at a time, weighted with a second heavy skillet, for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the bread is crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.
  5. Rest the sandwiches for 2 minutes, then cut in half and serve.

Notes

For the crispest crust, pat the pickle chips dry before assembling. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the bread and pickles can soften. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free Cuban-style bread.