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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (94g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

Cuban bread

Calories 220
Calories from Fat 134 (60%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 14.9g 22%
Saturated Fat 7.1g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 555mg 23%
Potassium 267mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 1.4g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 19.4g 38%

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Cuban Sandwich - a Tampa Classic!

Recipe #63269 | 25 min | 15 min prep | add private note

By: Amy - Ellie's Mommie
May 28, 2003

This recipe is from the "Tampa Treasures" cookbook by the Junior League of Tampa. Make sure you use Cuban style roast pork! Also makes a great game day sandwich when cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

SERVES 6 , 6 sandwiches (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut Cuban bread into 6 8-inch pieces.
  2. 2
    Split bread lengthwise.
  3. 3
    Spread mustard on six halves of the bread.
  4. 4
    Spread mayonnaise on the other six halves of the bread.
  5. 5
    Layer ham, pork, Swiss cheese, and salami on the mustard halves of the bread.
  6. 6
    Layer pickles on top of salami; top with mayo halves of bread.
  7. 7
    Can be eaten cold, but tastes better "hot pressed".
  8. 8
    To press: Heat a counter top grill (like a George Foreman grill) and place sandwich between the plates.
  9. 9
    Press down hard on the sandwich, squeezing the halves together tightly.
  10. 10
    Grill until the bread is toasted to a light brown on the outside and the cheese is melted.
  11. 11
    Alternate method: Heat a heavy pan on top of the stove on medium heat.
  12. 12
    Place sandwich in pan and press down with another heavy object (a brick wrapped in foil is good).
  13. 13
    Toast sandwich until light brown on one side, then turn over.
  14. 14
    Replace brick on toasted side.
  15. 15
    Serve with potato chips and a cold soda.

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From: Chef Kenney J

On Jul 12, 2009

This is just like the cuban's I had in Orlando and Key West. Great recipe. Kenny J

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  • From: GolfingMac

    On Sep 18, 2007

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    From: Harley Quinn

    On Oct 22, 2008

    Perfect! I grew up in Miami, and lived in Little Havana for 4 years. Right on Flagler and 6th. This recipe is perfect. And there IS mayo on the REAL Cuban sandwiches in Miami! Thank you!!!!!

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  • From: Lois O'Loughlin

    On Jan 16, 2004

    This was great! I used leftover Cuban pork roast and Missy Wombat's recipe for Cuban bread... they turned out so much better than the baguettes I had been using.We always keep alot of pop on hand so I just put two 12-packs on top once they were laid out on the grill.

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