Sink your teeth into the irresistible flavors of Cuban Toasties, a quick and satisfying sandwich that brings bold, Cuban-inspired flair to your table. Perfectly crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, these toasties feature layers of succulent roast pork, thinly sliced ham, tangy dill pickles, creamy Swiss cheese, and a kick of yellow mustard, all nestled between slices of buttery Cuban bread or French baguette. Cooked to golden perfection on a skillet or sandwich press, this easy recipe takes just 18 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, lunch on the go, or a fun twist on classic comfort food. Serve warm and enjoy every bite of this savory, cheese-filled delight! Keywords: Cuban Toasties, Cuban sandwich, easy sandwich recipe, quick dinner, melted cheese sandwich.
Cut the Cuban bread or French baguette into 4 equal sandwich-sized portions. Slice each portion horizontally in half to create a top and bottom piece.
Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of yellow mustard on the inner sides of each bread half.
On the bottom half of each sandwich, layer a slice of Swiss cheese, 2 slices of ham, a generous amount of roast pork, 2 slices of dill pickles, and another slice of Swiss cheese.
Place the top half of the bread on each sandwich to form the Cuban toasties.
Heat a skillet or sandwich press over medium heat. Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of each sandwichβboth the top and the bottom.
If using a skillet, press the sandwich with a heavy object (like a cast iron pan or wrapped brick) as it cooks to flatten it slightly. Cook each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted inside. If using a sandwich press, cook for 6 to 8 minutes total until crispy and heated through.
Remove the sandwiches from the heat and let them cool for a minute before cutting each in half diagonally for serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your crispy Cuban Toasties!
Calories |
2676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.8 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 445 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 7437 mg | 323% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.7 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 183.0 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1575 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2139 mg | 46% | |
*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.