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Chef John's Cuban Sandwich

Chef John's Cuban Sandwich

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne together in a bowl to make sauce.
  3. 3 Trim off ends of bread. Cut loaf in half and evenly split bread to make tops and bottoms of two sandwiches.
  4. 4 Spread each half on both sides generously with mayo-mustard sauce.
  5. 5 Divide sandwich ingredients between the two bottom halves in this order: 2 slices Swiss cheese, 3 slices ham, hot cooked pork, pickle slices, and 2 more slices Swiss cheese. Place tops on sandwiches.
  6. 6 Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and press down with a heavy weight, such as another skillet or foil-wrapped bricks. Toast sandwiches until bread is crisp and filling is heated through, 3 or 4 minutes per side.
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Cuban Chicken Sandwich

Cuban Chicken Sandwich

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken tenders between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet until flattened. Transfer chicken to a resealable plastic bag; add enough mojo marinade to cover chicken. Toss to coat in marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken tenders from marinade, shake off excess, and place in the skillet. Discard remaining marinade. Cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. 3 Add sliced onion to the same skillet, adding a bit more oil if necessary; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. 4 Cut Cuban bread into 4 rolls; slice each roll in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Spread mustard on bottom and top of each roll to cover. Divide and place pickle slices on bottom rolls, followed by chicken, Swiss cheese, and onion. Cut each sandwich in half at an angle; serve.

By lutzflcat

Cuban-Inspired Sandwich Dip

Cuban-Inspired Sandwich Dip

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat together cream cheese and 8 ounces Swiss cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Add mayonnaise and mustard and mix until smooth. Stir in ham, pork, salami, and dill pickles until incorporated. Spoon mixture into an oven-safe dish. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons Swiss cheese over the top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 18 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven's broiler. Broil dip until the top is nicely browned and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely, so it doesn't burn.
  5. 5 Slice bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices to use as dippers. Serve with hot dip.

By lutzflcat