Cuban Medianoche Bites
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Cuban

Cuban Medianoche Bites

Cuba's late-night sandwich (medianoche = midnight) in bite-sized form — the classic combination of roasted pork, glazed ham, Swiss cheese and mustard-pickled layers on soft egg bread, pressed flat and golden. These mini versions make perfect party bites.

Total
50 min
Serves
6
Level
Easy

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

  1. Slice rolls in half. Spread mustard on both inner faces.

    About 5 min

  2. Layer: ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles on the bottom half. Close the sandwich.

    About 14 min

  3. Brush the outside with softened butter on both sides.

    About 14 min

  4. Press in a panini press or under a heavy pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes each side until the cheese melts and the outside is golden and crispy.

    About 14 min

  5. Slice each pressed bite in half if needed. Serve immediately with extra mustard.

    About 3 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories
320
Protein
18 g
Carbs
26 g
Fat
16 g
Fibre
1 g
Sugar
4 g
Sodium
780 mg

Contains: dairy

Recipe by Boon Tools.