kathy's cuban sandwich

Recipe by
Kathy D

I've taken the classic Cuban sandwich recipe and added a few twists to it. I hope you enjoy it! Note: you can you any type of sandwich or panini press. If you don't have a press, you can do it in a skillet and press down on the sandwich with another weighted skillet.

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Sandwich Press

Ingredients For kathy's cuban sandwich

  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 1
    12-inch cuban bread baguette (or 2 slices of white bread)
  • 1 Tbsp
    yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    hellman's mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp
    diced pimento (or to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato sauce
  • 2 slice
    ham
  • 2 slice
    roasted pork
  • 2 slice
    swiss cheese
  • 2-3 slice
    dill pickle, thin sliced

How To Make kathy's cuban sandwich

  • 1
    Get your press ready (can use a panini press) - buttering or oiling so it won't stick - and heat it up.
  • 2
    Spread the butter and mayo on one slice of bread. Spread mustard and tomato sauce on the other slice of bread.
  • 3
    Lay 1 slice of cheese on the bottom slice, then layer with the ham, roast pork, and pimento. Top with 1 more slice of cheese. Put the other slice of bread on top (condiments faced inward).
  • 4
    Put the sandwich on the press and press down firmly to desired thickness and wait until the press light turns green (or when bread is flattened, toasted, and cheese has melted.
  • 5
    Take the finished sandwich off of the press. Slice in half and enjoy!

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