How to Make Cuban 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: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while American cheese is more affordable.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: dill relish

Cucumber slices are fresh and lower in sodium, while dill relish is cost-effective.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness without extra calories, while yellow mustard is less expensive.

Butter the outside of the bread.

Spread mustard on the inside of the bread.

Place Swiss cheese on both sides of the bread.

Add sliced pickles on top of the cheese.

Layer sliced ham on top of the pickles.

Add shredded pork on top of the ham.

Grill the sandwich using a heavy skillet as a press.

Let the cheese melt and the bread get toasty.

Slice the sandwich and serve.

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