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Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

Total Time
1h 1m
19m prep ยท 42m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
โ€”
Difficulty
Medium
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๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free

This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba. This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and now works at a Cuban cafeteria here in Miami. This sandwich is best served with fried plantain chips and a cold mamey milkshake!

Ingredients

  • 4 sweets bread rolls
  • 0.5 cups mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cups prepared mustard
  • 1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
  • 1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked pork
  • 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup dill pickle slices
  • 2 tablespoons butter , melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Split the sandwich rolls in half, and spread mustard and mayonnaise liberally onto the cut sides.

  2. 2

    On each sandwich, place and equal amount of Swiss cheese, ham and pork in exactly that order. Place a few pickles onto each one, and put the top of the roll onto the sandwich. Brush the tops with melted butter.

  3. 3

    Press each sandwich in a sandwich press heated to medium-high heat. If a sandwich press is not available, use a large skillet over medium-high heat, and press the sandwiches down using a sturdy plate or skillet. Some indoor grills may be good for this also. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping sandwiches pressed. If using a skillet, you may want to flip them once for even browning.

  4. 4

    Slice diagonally and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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