Cuban immigrants in Southern Florida created this ham and cheese-style sandwich. Soft bread, hearty ham and roasted pork, spicy Dijon, tangy pickles, and creamy Swiss are toasted in butter for a truly delicious sandwich!
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
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½ cup butter, softened
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1 Loaf Cuban Bread preferred, or Soft Baguette Style
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4 tsp Dijon Mustard, divided
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6 Long Slices of Pickles divided
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6 Ham Slices divided
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4 Slices Swiss Cheese divided
Directions:
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Mix butter, Key Lime Olive Oil, Mojito Balsamic Vinegar, and Mojo Citrus Herb Blend until combined. Cut the bread in half to make two sandwiches, then cut it in half lengthwise to open it. Brush 1 Tbsp of butter per each inside piece of bread.
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Heat a cast iron skillet to medium and toast the inside of the bread until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
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To assemble the sandwiches, slather each piece of bread with 1 tsp Dijon mustard then layer with 3 slices of pickles, 3 ham slices, ⅓ cup roasted pork, and 2 slices of Swiss cheese.
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Brush 1 Tbsp of butter on the outside top and 1 Tbsp on the outside bottom of each sandwich.
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Heat a panini press to 375F. Add in sandwich and cook until bread is toasted and cheese is melted, about 6-7 minutes. Enjoy!