Description
The Cuban Chopped Sandwich is a flavorful Cuban-style sandwich featuring tender roasted pork, smoky ham, melted Swiss cheese, spicy pickles, and tangy yellow mustard, all chopped and layered inside crispy Cuban bread. Toasted to golden perfection with butter, this savory and texturally delightful sandwich offers an authentic taste experience perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time hunger strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf Cuban bread (soft inside with crispy crust)
- 8 oz roasted pork, chopped
- 6 oz smoked ham, chopped
- 6 slices Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 4 dill pickles, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meats: Chop the roasted pork and smoked ham into small, bite-sized pieces for even distribution and easy layering inside the sandwich.
- Slice the Pickles and Cheese: Thinly slice dill pickles and Swiss cheese to ensure they melt and blend perfectly with the savory meats when heated.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a light layer of yellow mustard on the inside of Cuban bread halves, then layer chopped pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles evenly over one half.
- Press and Toast the Sandwich: Butter the outside of the sandwich lightly and toast it on a griddle or in a panini press until the bread is golden and the cheese melts completely.
- Serve Warm and Enjoy: Once perfectly toasted, slice the sandwich into manageable portions and serve immediately to enjoy the full flavor contrast of warm, melted cheese and crisp bread.
Notes
- Choose fresh Cuban bread for the best texture and sandwich experience.
- Warm the meats slightly before assembling to help the cheese melt properly.
- Don’t overcrowd the sandwich with fillings to keep it easy to eat.
- Press the sandwich evenly when toasting for consistent crispiness and melty cheese.
- Use authentic yellow mustard to achieve the classic tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling/Toasting
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Cuban sandwich, chopped sandwich, roasted pork sandwich, Cuban bread sandwich, toasted sandwich, Cuban cuisine, ham and pork sandwich