Cuban Sandwich (Cubano)
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Caribbean · 20 min · Pork · high-protein
614 cal
38g protein
48g carbs
30g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 1 (16 in) Cuban bread loaf
- 4 oz sliced roast pork
- 3 oz sliced ham
- 3 slices Swiss cheese slices
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Split the Cuban bread lengthwise and spread mustard on both cut sides.
- Layer roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles, then close the sandwich.
- Butter the outside of the bread on both sides.
- Press in a panini press or weighted skillet over medium heat 4-5 minutes per side.
- Cook until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp and flattened.
- Cut on the diagonal and serve hot.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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