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Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich

[heart_this] · Apr 12, 2013 · 19 Comments

Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A tasty Cuban sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard in grilled cheese form!

Up next for National Grilled Cheese month is a simple grilled cheese take on the Cuban sandwich where instead of using a Cuban bun and cooking it pressed style we use bread and butter and cook it grilled style. The Cuban sandwich consists of a really tasty combo of roast pork (preferably Cuban roast pork ), ham, pickle, mustard and plenty of melted swiss cheese. Although this is just a minor variation on the Cuban sandwich, it is a good one and one worthy of making an appearance National Grilled Cheese month; I mean you really can’t go wrong taking an already amazing sandwich and wrapping it in toasted buttery bread.

Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Serve with Cuban mojo , a garlic and sour orange sauce, for your dipping pleasure.

Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 1

A tasty Cuban sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard in grilled cheese form!

ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, room temperature
  • 2 slices bread (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded (or 2 slices), room temperature
  • 2 ounces roast pork (or pulled pork)
  • 2 slices ham
  • 2 slices pickle
directions
  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread, spread the mustard on the insides, place one slice in the pan with buttered side down, top with half of the cheese, the roast pork, ham, pickle, the remaining cheese and finally the other slice of bread with buttered side up.
  2. Grill in a pan, preheated over medium heat, until golden brown on both sides and the cheese has melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Option: Add a tablespoon of Cuban mojo for an extra kick!
Option: Add 2 strips cooked bacon for a pork trifecta!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 511, Fat 34g (Saturated 18g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 105mg, Sodium 989mg, Carbs 18g (Fiber 2.5g, Sugars 2.5g), Protein 25g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    April 12, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    I love Cuban sandwiches, and this Grilled Cheese version looks amazing!!!

    Reply
  2. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    yes please! I'll put my order in for lunch early. 😉

    Reply
  3. Tieghan says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    All these grilled cheeses are making me crazy!! I can not decided whicj ones to make! YUM!

    Reply
  4. Maria says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Another great grilled cheese creation!

    Reply
  5. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Oh my, that is one heck of a sandwich!

    Reply
  6. Unknown says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    quite the grilled cheese master, aren't you!

    Reply
  7. Heidi @foodiecrush says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    As the wizard of grilled cheese sandwiches, I really hope to see one of your beauties in the Grilled Cheese Academy Recipe Showdown. I mean, seriously!

    Reply
  8. Amanda - The Anti-Mom says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Cuban sandwiches are the absolute best! But who woulda thought doin' it grilled cheese style?! Must try!!

    Reply
  9. Julie @ Table for Two says

    April 12, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I love cuban sandwiches!! This grilled cheese is perfect for those cravings!

    Reply
  10. marla says

    April 12, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    Looking like a wonderful grilled cheese sandwich!

    Reply
  11. Heather Christo says

    April 12, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I think it is very, very safe to say that you have rapidly become the king of grilled cheese Kevin!

    Reply
  12. The Café Sucré Farine says

    April 12, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    Yum, this sure beats what I had for lunch, it looks wonderful!

    Reply
  13. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    April 12, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    I had a Cuban for lunch today!

    Reply
  14. Pam says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Cuban sandwiches are my favorite lately… this one has me drooling. Nicely done my friend.

    Reply
  15. Gaby says

    April 13, 2013 at 1:08 am

    yes please!

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    April 13, 2013 at 4:18 am

    for most of your sandwiches do you use sourdough bread?

    Reply
  17. We Are Not Martha says

    April 13, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Whoa! Talk about the ultimate grilled cheese!

    Sues

    Reply
  18. Kevin says

    April 13, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Anonymous: A sourdough is one of my favourite breads for grilled cheese but I also like a light rye for them.

    Reply
  19. Steph at {Halfway} a Grown-Up says

    April 27, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    my boyfriend has been craving a good Cuban for weeks, and while I hate both mustard and pickles myself, I think I'll make this for him soon!

    Reply

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