Cuban Sandwich Recipe

by: Jen @DerbyLaneDreams

This easy Cuban sandwich recipe is layered and pressed between golden, toasty bread for a warm, flavorful bite that's perfect for busy moms and hungry families!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 11

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Cuban

Calories:

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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 tablespoon yellow mustard

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Equipment

A large skillet or grill pan
A sandwich press or heavy pan (to press the sandwich)
Cutting board and knife
Spatula or tongs
Butter knife or spoon to spread mustard

Method

Cut the Cuban bread in half lengthwise and spread mustard on both sides.
1 loaf of Cuban bread
Layer the roast pork, ham, cheese and pickles on one half of the bread.
1 pound of roast pork, 4 slices of ham, 4 slices of cheese, 3-4 dill pickles, 2 tbsp yellow mustard
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 and serve hot.

Notes

No sandwich press? No problem! Use a heavy skillet or cast iron pan to press the sandwich while it cooks—just be sure to press firmly for that crispy, golden crust.
Warm the pork before assembling if it’s been in the fridge—this helps everything heat evenly and melt together faster.
Leftover pork roast works perfectly! This is a great way to use up Sunday dinner or meal-prepped pork without starting from scratch.
Make it kid-friendly by using just ham and cheese if your little ones aren’t fans of pickles or mustard.
Don’t skip the mustard! Even if you're not usually a mustard fan, it adds a tangy pop that brings all the flavors together.