Cuban Sandwich (My Way) Recipe

Name: Cuban Sandwich (My Way)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf Cuban bread (French or Italian works); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon mustard (or as needed); 4 ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced; 4 slices bacon, fried crisp; 4 ounces spanish chorizo; 4 ounces swiss cheese, thinly sliced; 2 -3 large dill pickles, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced; 2 ounces sofrito sauce (see note in directions); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper; butter, as needed

Servings: persons

1 loaf Cuban bread (French or Italian works)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon mustard (or as needed)
4 ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced
4 slices bacon, fried crisp
4 ounces spanish chorizo
4 ounces swiss cheese, thinly sliced
2 -3 large dill pickles, thinly sliced
1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced
2 ounces sofrito sauce (see note in directions)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper
butter, as needed

1
Preheat a Large Cast iron or grill, over medium heat.
2
Slice bread loaf in half long way making two sides. Spread the bottom and top halves with olive oil, spread mustard . Layer bottom and top halves with alternating ham, bacon, Chorizo, cheese, pickles, and onions. Be sure to place cheese on both sides .
3
Top with Sofrito and sprinkle with Oregano, Paprika and salt and pepper to your preferred taste.
4
Close sandwich, pressing gently. Make sure you don't overfill your sandwich by too much or the inside of the sandwich won't warm properly when cooking.
5
Brush outside of the bread with soft butter.
6
Wrap sandwich tightly in foil.
7
Place sandwich in the center of the the grill or pan if using, press it down to make full contact Use a second pan or other heavy object to press on them until the first side crisps. About 5 minutes.
8
When crisp, carefully flip sandwiches, continue cooking until crisp and browned, about another 5 minutes.
9
When done, unwrap foil, slice into 2 to 4 slices and serve.
10
NOTE: Sofrito is a type of Cuban salsa (not hot) I tend to make my own with recipe#456661.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf Cuban bread (French or Italian works), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon mustard (or as needed), 4 ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Cuban Sandwich (My Way) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Sandwich (My Way)

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