Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

Name: Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 sweet bread rolls; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup prepared mustard; 1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham; 1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked pork; 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese; 1 cup dill pickle slices; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

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This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba. This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and now works at a Cuban cafeteria here in Miami. This sandwich is best served with fried plantain chips and a cold mamey milkshake!

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 8 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

4 sweet bread rolls

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup prepared mustard

1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham

1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked pork

1 pound sliced Swiss cheese

1 cup dill pickle slices

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 1453

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 88.4g 113%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 3309mg 144%

Total Carbohydrate 69.1g 25%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g 16%

Total Sugars 3.7g

Protein 92.1g 184%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Split the sandwich rolls in half, and spread mustard and mayonnaise liberally onto the cut sides.

On each sandwich, place and equal amount of Swiss cheese, ham and pork in exactly that order.

Place a few pickles onto each one, and put the top of the roll onto the sandwich.

Brush the tops with melted butter.

Press each sandwich in a sandwich press heated to medium-high heat.

If a sandwich press is not available, use a large skillet over medium-high heat, and press the sandwiches down using a sturdy plate or skillet.

Some indoor grills may be good for this also.

Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping sandwiches pressed.

If using a skillet, you may want to flip them once for even browning.

Slice diagonally and serve hot.