Cuban Sandwich

The Cubano or Cuban Sandwich is a popular ethnic favorite in Miami's Little Havana, and it is easy to recreate at home. We recommend serving these up with crunchy plantain chips for extra tasty enjoyment.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1 loaf Cuban bread, sliced in half horizontally (see Note)
• 8 thin dill pickle slices
• 1/2 pound deli baked ham, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound deli roast pork, thinly sliced
• 8 slices (1/2 pound) Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Spread mustard evenly on both sides of bread. Layer bottom half with pickles, ham, pork then cheese. Replace top half of bread and cut into 4 sandwiches.
    
2. Spread butter on top and bottom of sandwiches and grill in a hot panini press or grill pan until cheese is melted and bread is golden. Slice in half and serve immediately.

Note

 You can use Italian or French bread instead of Cuban, if you prefer.