Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe
A delicious Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe for lunch. Filled with ham, roast pork pieces, cheese, mustard, and dill pickles. Grilled in 6 minutes.
Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe
Looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner the whole family will love? This Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe is a warm, cheesy, flavor packed favorite that comes together in just minutes, perfect for busy weekdays or low key weekends meals. Made with layers of ham, tender roast pork, cheese, dill pickles, and mustard. sandwich is grilled on the Stovetop in a skillet pan until golden and crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside in just 6 minutes. It’s a no-fuss recipe that uses simple ingredients you probably already have in the fridge, and there’s zero need for fancy equipment. Just a skillet or panini press. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or hungry teens, these grilled Cuban style sandwiches are always a hit.
Serve them with chips, fruit, or a quick salad, and dinner is done in under 10 minutes. It’s the kind of meal that feels special but couldn’t be easier to make.
FAQ’s
What condiments do you put on a Cuban sandwich?
The condiments that go with pork and ham are normally mustard, add some pickles, and cheese to melt. Mostly Swiss cheese, but any cheese that melts will be good. Then you have a great grilled sandwich for easy lunch on weekends.
What is the best bread for a Cuban sandwich?
If you do not have great delis or shops where you live, to buy Cuban loaves of bread then purchase a soft loaf. Such as French or Italian bread that is not to crusty. Like a ciabatta, as you do not need a tough loaf or bread. Start with the mustard then layer the ingredients.
Do you eat a Cuban sandwich hot or cold?
Once you have grilled the sandwiches, it is best to eat them hot. The melted cheese and the tastes of the meat with mustard and to top it off that pickle will make your taste buds go wild.
What is a true Cuban sandwich?
A true Cuban sandwich is layered with ham, roast pork slices, salami, if you have, Swiss cheese and dill pickles. Adding mustard to the breads for moist and flavor. Also a good quality loaf of bread that is soft and not crusty is the best and will make this sandwich, that is grilled, a delicious lunch in minutes.
Ingredients for Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe
- Cuban bread (or substitute with French bread) 🥖
- roast pork, sliced thin 🍗
- ham
- cheese 🧀
- dill pickles, sliced 🥒
- yellow mustard
How To make Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe
- Cut the Cuban bread in half lengthwise and spread mustard on both sides.
- Layer the roast pork, ham, cheese and pickles on one half of the bread.
- Place the other half of the bread on top and press down gently.
- Heat a large skillet or panini press over medium heat.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread is crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.
- Cut the sandwich into smaller pieces or leave it as it is and serve hot.
- Use left over pork from meals, such as pulled pork or roast pork slices. Homemade bun or roll idea or use French loaves, with cheese and pickled dill with ham grilled on the stove top for a warm lunch.
- Done in 6 minutes, for family. Enjoy your delicious Cuban sandwich!
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Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe
A delicious Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe for lunch. Filled with ham, roast pork pieces, cheese, mustard, and dill pickles. Grilled in 6 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Total Time: 16 min
- Yield: 2
- Category: lunch
- Method: Stovetop cooking
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of Cuban bread (or substitute with French bread)
- 1 pound of roast pork, sliced thin
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of cheese
- 3–4 dill pickles, sliced
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Cut the Cuban bread in half lengthwise and spread mustard on both sides.
- Layer the roast pork, ham, cheese and pickles on one half of the bread.
- Place the other half of the bread on top and press down gently.
- Heat a large skillet or panini press over medium heat.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread is crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.
- Cut the sandwich into smaller pieces or leave it as it is and serve hot.
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