
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
Method
Slice rolls in half. Spread mustard on both inner faces.
About 5 min
Layer: ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles on the bottom half. Close the sandwich.
About 14 min
Brush the outside with softened butter on both sides.
About 14 min
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
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
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Recipe by Boon Tools.





