Pressed Cuban Sandwich
Deli ham and Swiss cheese pressed hot with mustard and pickles on a crusty roll — the iconic Havana handheld. Toast it in a skillet until the cheese melts and the bread turns golden and crispy.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ lb deli ham
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- ¼ cup pickles
- 2 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- 1
Split 2 crusty rolls or sandwich bread in half lengthwise.
- 2
Spread mustard on both cut sides, then layer ham, cheese, and pickles on the bottom half.
- 3
Press the top half down to close the sandwich.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium-high and add 1 tbsp oil; once shimmering, place the sandwich in the pan.
- 5
Press down with a spatula for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip.
- 6
Cook the second side 2 minutes until golden and the cheese melts, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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