Cuban Sandwich

SERVES: 4

The Cubano or Cuban Sandwich is a popular ethnic favorite in Miami's Little Havana, and it is easy to recreate at home. We recommend serving these up with crunchy plantain chips for extra tasty enjoyment.

What You'll Need

1/4 cup yellow mustard
1 loaf Cuban bread, sliced in half horizontally (see Note)
8 thin dill pickle slices
1/2 pound deli baked ham, thinly sliced
1/2 pound deli roast pork, thinly sliced
8 slices (1/2 pound) Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter

What to Do

Spread mustard evenly on both sides of bread. Layer bottom half with pickles, ham, pork then cheese. Replace top half of bread and cut into 4 sandwiches.
Spread butter on top and bottom of sandwiches and grill in a hot panini press or grill pan until cheese is melted and bread is golden. Slice in half and serve immediately.

Note

You can use Italian or French bread instead of Cuban, if you prefer.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 569
Calories from Fat 249
Total Fat 28g 43 %
Saturated Fat 16g 79 %
Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
Protein 43g 85 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 122mg 41 %
Sodium 1,672mg 70 %
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Sugars 3.8g 0 %

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gbcastona 8382632

Jan 26, 2013

Thanks for the recipe. The last good Cuban sandwich I had was in South Dade County and I'm looking forward to making one soon.

texana65

Jul 05, 2012

it sure does have a different taste ( cuban bread) from the french or italian breadas around here.

chenyachicaya 3539 283

Jan 28, 2012

If you are not in Fla. or near a cuban community you can check out a cuban cookbook for the recipie for cuban bread .the taste is markedly different from french or italian breads . I am in alaska and so far from Tampa Fla where I once lived so that is the only way I can get the cuban breads for my beloved recipies

jermoon1 3872353

Jan 28, 2012

winn- dixie stores sell cuban bread

ktate4 4330373

Mar 21, 2011

In Tampa, we use roast Cuban pork for a more original taste. It is available at most grocery store deli counters. Cuban culture and FOOD is available in our area. Thank you, Mr. Food for a great site and fantastic recipes.

weeney1409 2168880

Mar 14, 2011

We rode to Key West last year. Stopped in lower Fla. and I had a cuban sandwich. I have tried to recreate it but cannot find cuban bread??? Where can I find it???

missphizz 8944534

Mar 14, 2011

Where do you purchase Cuban Bread?

jermoon1 3872353

Jan 28, 2012

winn-dixie stores sells cuban bread-- at least they do in w palm bch

texana65

Jul 05, 2012

here in north carolina you can find it in the hispanic bakeries.