Pressed Cuban Sandwich With Garlic Dijon Butter

Name: Pressed Cuban Sandwich With Garlic Dijon Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter; 1/2 head garlic; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon butter, softened; Sandwiches; 2 (3 ounce) hoagie rolls, cut in half lengthwise; 4 slices sandwich pickles (sandwich length); 1/8 lb thinly sliced smoked turkey; 1/8 lb thinly sliced turkey ham; 4 slices swiss cheese (Jarlsberg is good); cooking spray

Servings: persons

Butter
1/2 head garlic
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon butter, softened
Sandwiches
2 (3 ounce) hoagie rolls, cut in half lengthwise
4 slices sandwich pickles (sandwich length)
1/8 lb thinly sliced smoked turkey
1/8 lb thinly sliced turkey ham
4 slices swiss cheese (Jarlsberg is good)
cooking spray

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0.", "To make butter:", "Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate cloves); drizzle with oil. Wrap 1/2 head in foil. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins. Combine garlic pulp, mustard, and butter in a small bowl; set aside.", "Double this and save the butter to make more sandwiches later!", "To make sandwiches:", "Scoop out inside of the roll halves, leaving a 1/2"" shell. Spread about 2 teaspoons garlic butter over cut sides of top and bottom halves of each roll. Arrange pickles, turkey, ham, and cheese evenly on bottom halves of rolls; top with top halves.", "Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 2 sandwiches to pan. Place a heavy skillet on top of sandwiches, and press gently to flatten. Grill 4 minutes on each side or until cheese melts and bread is toasted. Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally, and serve immediately."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter, 1/2 head garlic, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Pressed Cuban Sandwich With Garlic Dijon Butter 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!