Description
This easy Classic Cuban Sandwich is a perfect balance of smoky pork and ham, tangy pickles, and gooey cheese inside soft, crispy Cuban bread. It’s a delicious, quick lunch or dinner option ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of Cuban bread (or substitute with French bread)
- 1 pound of roast pork, sliced thin or shredded
- 4 slices of deli ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 3-4 dill pickles, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Instructions
- Warm a skillet or panini press over medium heat.
- Slice the Cuban bread lengthwise and spread mustard on both cut sides.
- Add layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles to one side of the bread. Top with the other half and press it down lightly.
- Cook the sandwich until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve hot, either whole or sliced into portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes (per side)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: none
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 557
- Sugar: 0.9 g
- Sodium: 676.4 mg
- Fat: 25.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 71.2 g
- Cholesterol: 228.3 mg