Columbia Restaurant Cuban Sandwich
Bring the flavors of Tampa’s iconic Columbia Restaurant to your kitchen with this authentic Cuban Sandwich recipe! Crafted with the perfect balance of tender roast pork, sweet ham, and creamy Swiss cheese, layered atop crisp dill pickles and a tangy spread of yellow mustard, all nestled in classic Cuban bread. This timeless sandwich is gently pressed and toasted to golden perfection, giving it that signature crunch and melty interior. Whether you use a sandwich press or skillet, this quick and easy recipe delivers a satisfying, restaurant-worthy meal in just 20 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you're craving a true taste of Cuban-American cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Cuban bread
- 8 oz Roast pork (thinly sliced)
- 4 oz Sweet ham (thinly sliced)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (sliced)
- 8 pieces Dill pickles (sliced lengthwise)
- 3 tbsp Yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp Butter (softened)
Instructions
Preheat a sandwich press or large skillet over medium heat.
Cut the Cuban bread loaf into two equal halves. Slice each piece lengthwise to open them like a sandwich.
Spread 1 ½ tablespoons of yellow mustard evenly over the cut side of each bottom half of the bread.
Layer the sandwich fillings on each bottom half in the following order: 4 oz of roast pork, 2 oz of sweet ham, 2 slices of Swiss cheese, and 4 dill pickle slices.
Place the top halves of the bread over the fillings to close the sandwiches.
Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich: spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on each top and bottom exterior surface.
If using a sandwich press: Place the sandwiches in the press and close firmly. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and golden brown and the cheese is melted. If using a skillet: Place sandwiches in the skillet and weigh them down with another heavy skillet or a clean brick wrapped in foil. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing down occasionally, until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the press or skillet and let them rest for 2–3 minutes.
Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve warm. Enjoy your authentic Columbia Restaurant Cuban Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.1 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.6 g | 263% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 7075 mg | 308% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.4 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 156.3 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1268 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2195 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
