Breakfast Cubano - Cuban Breakfast Sandwich

Cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

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

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is budget-friendly.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: cooked turkey

Grilled chicken is leaner, while cooked turkey is often less expensive.

cooked ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat, bologna is a cost-effective alternative.

Start by placing sturdy sandwich rolls on the griddle.

Spread mayonnaise on the outside of the rolls instead of butter.

Cook the rolls on the griddle until they start to toast.

Add cheese on top of the rolls to melt while the bread cooks.

Layer ham, pulled pork, caramelized onions, and scrambled eggs on the rolls.

Cover the sandwich with the other half of the roll and press down using the griddle lid.

Cook until the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Cut the sandwich in half and plate it.

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