Crispy Cubano Sandwich
Pressed ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles melted between buttered Cuban bread in a hot skillet. Salty, tangy, and irresistibly crispy in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 2 rolls Cuban bread or hoagie roll
- ½ lb roast pork (store-bought or from deli)
- ¼ lb sliced ham
- 4 oz Swiss cheese
- ½ cup dill pickle slices
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Slice each roll in half lengthwise. Spread butter lightly on both cut sides.
- 2
Layer roast pork and ham on the bottom half, then Swiss cheese and pickles.
- 3
Close each sandwich with the top half, pressing gently so the filling stays tucked.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium until a drop of water sizzles on contact, ~2 minutes.
- 5
Place sandwiches in the hot skillet. Press firmly with a spatula for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- 6
Flip and press again until the other side is golden and the cheese melts, ~2 minutes. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula (sturdy, for pressing)
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