The Cuban Midnight Sandwich, also known as the Medianoche, is a popular and mouthwatering dish that originated in Cuba. It is a variation of the classic Cuban sandwich and is typically enjoyed late at night. This delightful sandwich is made with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, all pressed together between soft and sweet bread. The combination of flavors and textures in this sandwich is truly irresistible. With a preparing time of just 20 minutes, you can easily enjoy this delicious treat whenever the cravings hit.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of sweet bread or Cuban bread
- 1 pound of roast pork, thinly sliced
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- Dill pickles, sliced
- Mustard, to taste
- Butter, for grilling
Directions
- Slice the sweet bread loaf horizontally, creating a top and bottom half.
- Spread mustard on both sides of the bread.
- Layer the roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and sliced pickles on the bottom half of the bread.
- Carefully place the top half of the bread on the sandwich.
- Preheat a griddle or panini press over medium heat.
- Spread butter on the outside of the sandwich.
- Place the sandwich on the griddle or panini press and press it down with a weight.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the griddle and let it cool for a minute before slicing into halves or quarters.
- Serve the Cuban Midnight Sandwich warm and enjoy!
