Name: Cuban Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter; 2 slices bread; 1 –2 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon); 4 slices Swiss cheese; A few slices deli ham; ¼ cup pulled pork; Pickle slices (patted dry)

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#45 in my '100 30 Minute Meals' series is this Cuban Grilled Cheese. Layers of melty Swiss cheese, savory ham, tender pulled pork, tangy pickles, and mustard are pressed between golden, buttery bread.

Why You'll Love this Cuban Grilled Cheese:

All the flavors of a Cuban sandwich in an easy grilled cheese.
Ready in about 15 minutes.
Great use for leftover pulled pork.

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Ingredient Notes:

Swiss Cheese: The classic Cuban cheese with a mild, nutty flavor and excellent meltability.
Pulled Pork: Adds richness and authentic Cuban sandwich flavor.
Deli Ham: Salty and savory, balancing the richness of the pork.
Pickles: Essential for that signature tangy bite.
Mustard: Yellow mustard is traditional, but Dijon adds a slightly more elevated flavor.

Dietary Swaps:

Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free sandwich bread.
Lower Fat: Use reduced-fat Swiss cheese and lean ham.
Lower Sodium: Choose low-sodium deli ham and reduced-sodium Swiss.
No Pork: Substitute turkey and shredded chicken.

Recipe Variations:

Use traditional Cuban bread for a more classic sandwich.
Add a little mayonnaise to the mustard for extra creamy flavor.
Sprinkle extra cheese into the pan for a crispy cheese crust.
Add a few banana peppers for extra tang.

Tips & Recipe Notes:

Pat pickles dry before assembling to prevent a soggy sandwich.
Warm leftover pulled pork slightly before assembling.
Press gently with a spatula while grilling for better contact and crispier bread.

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Cuban Grilled Cheese

Layers of melty Swiss cheese, savory ham, tender pulled pork, tangy pickles, and mustard are pressed between golden, buttery bread.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Sandwich

Servings Sandwich

Calories 670 kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 slices bread
1 -2 teaspoon mustard yellow or Dijon
4 slices Swiss cheese
A few slices deli ham
¼ cup pulled pork
Pickle slices patted dry

Instructions

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Spread mustard on both slices of bread.
Place one slice of bread in the skillet.
Layer with 2 slices Swiss cheese, ham, pulled pork, pickles, and remaining Swiss cheese.
Top with the second slice of bread.
Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat pickles dry before assembling to prevent a soggy sandwich.
Warm leftover pulled pork slightly before assembling.
Press gently with a spatula while grilling for better contact and crispier bread.
Nutrition Information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 40gFat: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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