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Bold & Buttery Cuban Garlic Bread Sandwiches

Crispy garlic butter bread pressed with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles for a bold Cuban-inspired sandwich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cuban
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Garlic Bread
  • 1 loaf French bread sliced lengthwise
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Filling
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 0.5 pound deli ham
  • 0.5 pound roasted pork
  • 0.25 cup yellow mustard
  • 0.5 cup dill pickles sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Sandwich press or skillet
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
  3. Spread on bread and bake lightly.
  4. Layer cheese, ham, pork, mustard, and pickles.
  5. Close sandwich and press until golden and cheese melts.

Notes

Press firmly for best crispy texture. Add extra butter to exterior before pressing for richer crust.