Ingredients for Grilled Cuban Sandwich
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Yellow Mustard
- Ground Cumin
- Smoked Paprika
- 8 slices Cuban bread (or sturdy bread)
- Black Forest Ham
- 4 ounces thinly sliced turkey (about 8 slices)
- Swiss Cheese
- Dill Pickles
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
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How to Make Grilled Cuban Sandwich
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the spice mixture evenly on both sides of 8 slices of Cuban bread (or your favorite sturdy bread).
- On 4 slices of bread, layer the following ingredients in this order: 1/4 cup Swiss cheese slices, 4 slices of thinly sliced ham (about 4 oz), 4 slices of thinly sliced turkey (about 4 oz), and 2 tablespoons of dill pickle slices.
- Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread, pressing down gently to compress the filling. If using roasted pork, add 2-3 slices per sandwich at this stage, layering it under the cheese.
- Heat a large skillet, panini press, or sandwich maker to medium-high heat.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the outside bottom of each sandwich.
- Place the buttered side of the sandwiches down onto the hot surface.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the top side of each sandwich while cooking.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. If using a panini press, close and press constantly during cooking.
- Grill until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the sandwiches are heated through (about 10-12 minutes total cooking time).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
46 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
52g
Carbs
9g
