The Cuban Midnight Sandwich La Medianoche

cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while white bread is more affordable.

swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: provolone

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while provolone is a cost-effective swap.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner than pork, while chicken is often less expensive.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while bologna is a budget-friendly alternative.

Split the Hawaiian roll in half.

Spread honey mustard on the bottom of the roll.

Layer bread and butter pickles on the mustard.

Add two slices of honey ham on top of the pickles.

Layer chopped roast pork on top of the ham.

Spread mayonnaise on the top half of the roll.

Place swiss cheese on top of the mayonnaise, folding it as needed.

Butter the bottom of the panini press.

Assemble the sandwich in the panini press.

Butter the top of the sandwich before closing the press.

Press down on the sandwich and heat until the swiss cheese melts and the sandwich is golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens