Pressed Cuban Sandwich (Print Version)

Layers of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles pressed between crispy Cuban bread with mustard.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 8 oz roast pork, thinly sliced
02 - 8 oz deli ham, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 8 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

→ Bread

04 - 1 loaf Cuban bread (or soft French or Italian bread), cut into 4 portions

→ Condiments

05 - 1/4 cup yellow mustard
06 - 16 dill pickle slices

→ Butter

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Slice each portion of Cuban bread horizontally. Spread yellow mustard evenly on both cut sides of the bread.
02 - On the bottom half of each bread portion, arrange layers of roast pork, deli ham, Swiss cheese slices, and dill pickle slices.
03 - Place the top bread half over the fillings and press down gently to compact the layers.
04 - Lightly coat the outside of each sandwich with softened butter to achieve a golden, crispy crust.
05 - Heat a large skillet or panini press over medium heat until hot.
06 - Place sandwiches in the hot skillet. Use a heavy pan or sandwich press to flatten them. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until bread becomes crisp and golden, and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from heat, cut diagonally, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the Swiss cheese melts into both meats creating this incredible creamy binder that holds everything together
  • That irresistible crunch when you bite through the crispy exterior into the warm, tangy interior
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd your pan or the sandwiches will steam instead of getting that crispy pressed exterior we want
  • If your bread is getting too dark before the cheese melts, lower the heat and cover the pan briefly
03 -
  • Wrap your assembled sandwiches in parchment before pressing for easy cleanup and less mess
  • Let the sandwiches rest for 2 minutes after pressing so the cheese sets slightly and does not ooze out when you slice them
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