Cuban Panini
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Cuban Panini, a warm, pressed delight bursting with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Crafted with layers of roasted pork, savory ham, creamy Swiss cheese, tangy yellow mustard, and crunchy dill pickles, all nestled between slices of crispy, buttered Cuban or French bread, this panini is a flavor-packed twist on a classic Cuban sandwich. Perfectly grilled in a panini press or skillet, it achieves golden-brown perfection in just minutes, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing meal option. Whether you're hosting a casual lunch or craving a quick dinner, this Cuban Panini is the ultimate comfort food to serve warm and fresh!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Cuban bread (or French bread)
- 200 grams Ham slices
- 200 grams Roasted pork slices
- 4 slices Swiss cheese slices
- 6 slices Dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Cut the Cuban bread into two equal sandwich-sized pieces and then slice each piece horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
Spread 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard evenly on the inside of each bottom half of the bread.
Layer the bottom halves with roasted pork slices, followed by ham slices, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles. Place the top halves of the bread on each sandwich.
Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop and use a brush to evenly coat the outside of both the top and bottom of each sandwich.
Preheat a panini press or a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, you will need another heavy object, like a smaller pan or a weighted plate, to press the sandwiches.
Place the sandwiches in the panini press (or skillet) and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
Carefully remove the sandwiches from the press or skillet, slice each in half diagonally, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.6 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.9 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 461 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 5967 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.9 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 162.0 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1118 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1731 mg | 37% | |
*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.
