Grilled Cuban Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients
  • MUSTARD:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika, regular or smoked
  • SANDWICH:
  • 4 hoagie rolls or 8 slices of your favorite bread
  • 6 ounces sliced turkey
  • 6 ounces sliced ham
  • leftover cranberry jelly - optional
  • 8 slices1/4 pound swiss, provolone or cheddar cheese
  • thin dill pickle
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
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Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Container: small bowl, large skillet or a pannini press
Serving Description: 1 sandwich
Directions
  • In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, mustard, cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt.
  • Split rolls or cut desired bread into slices (8).
  • Butter the outsides of the bread and lay out of a piece of tin foil or waxed paper.
  • Spread the inside of each roll or bread with mustard mixture.
  • Layer meats and cheese on bottom halves of rolls or bread.
  • Spread a layer of leftover cranberry jelly on top of the meat if desired.
  • Add a cheese layer and top with pickles.
  • Cover with the top halves of the rolls or bread.
  • Place on a hot skillet or pannini press.
  • If using a skillet, cover the sandwich with foil and set a heavy pan or pot on top to press down the sandwich. (Even a brick wrapped in foil makes a great press.)
  • Grill, pressing constantly and turning once, until the sandwiches are browned and crisp on both sides. (5-6 minutes per side)
  • Cut in half and serve warm.

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