Description
This Delicious Cuban Sandwich Cubano recipe combines tender roast pork, sweet ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and mustard, pressed between crispy Cuban bread. A bold and savory sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner. Learn how to make this authentic Cubano at home with classic ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
1 loaf Cuban bread
1/2 lb roast pork, sliced
1/2 lb sliced ham
6 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dill pickle slices
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
1. Slice the Cuban bread lengthwise and spread yellow mustard on both inner sides.
2. Layer ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles inside the bread.
3. Close the sandwich and press it lightly. Butter the outside of the bread.
4. Grill the sandwich in a panini press or skillet with weight on top for 4–5 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
5. Remove from heat and let rest briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use sweet or honey-glazed ham for extra flavor.
Traditional Cuban bread is ideal, but Italian or French bread works too.
For best results, reheat leftovers in a skillet or toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg