Pressed Cuban Sandwich with Garlic Dijon Butter
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Pressed Cuban Sandwich with Garlic Dijon Butter, a bold and zesty twist on the classic Cuban favorite. This mouthwatering recipe combines layers of tender pork tenderloin, savory sliced ham, tangy pickles, and creamy Swiss cheese, all nestled between crusty Cuban bread or a French baguette. The star of the show? A rich, garlicky Dijon butter that infuses every bite with an extra punch of flavor, while a golden-crisp press seals in the melty, cheesy goodness. Perfectly toasted in a panini press or skillet, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and serves as the ultimate comfort food for lunch or dinner. Serve this hearty, flavor-packed Cuban sandwich warm and watch it disappear in no time! Keywords: Cuban sandwich, garlic Dijon butter, pressed sandwich, classic Cuban recipe, panini press sandwich, quick sandwich recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Cuban bread or French baguette
- 1 cup Cooked pork tenderloin
- 6 slices Sliced ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices Pickle slices
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
Instructions
Slice the Cuban bread or baguette lengthwise, leaving it hinged on one side.
In a small bowl, mix the unsalted butter, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard to create the garlic Dijon butter.
Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the inside of each bread half, then spread the garlic Dijon butter generously on the outside of the bread.
Layer the sandwich with the following in order: Swiss cheese slices (2 per sandwich), pickles (4 slices per sandwich), cooked pork tenderloin (1/2 cup per sandwich), sliced ham (3 slices per sandwich), and then another layer of Swiss cheese (2 more slices per sandwich). Close the sandwich.
Heat a panini press, a large skillet, or a grill pan over medium heat.
If you’re not using a panini press, place the sandwich in the skillet or grill pan and press it down firmly using another heavy skillet on top or a clean brick wrapped in foil.
Toast the sandwich for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted.
Remove from the heat, let the sandwich cool for a minute, and then slice it in half diagonally.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Pressed Cuban Sandwich with Garlic Dijon Butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.1 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 5964 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.7 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 164.3 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1318 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1593 mg | 34% | |
*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.
