Medianoche Sandwich
The classic 'midnight' sandwich of Havana — layers of roasted pork, sweet ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and mustard pressed inside soft sweet egg bread.
Ingredients
Sandwich Assembly
- 2 soft sweet egg bread rolls (Medianoche bread)
- 200g Cuban roast pork (mojo roasted), sliced
- 100g sweet glazed ham, sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large dill pickle, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
Prepare Bread
Slice the sweet egg rolls in half horizontally. Spread yellow mustard evenly on the inside of both the top and bottom pieces.
Layer the Filling
On the bottom half, layer the sliced roast pork, followed by the sweet ham, Swiss cheese slices, and pickles. Cover with the top half of the roll.
Butter the Crust
Spread the softened butter generously over the top and bottom outer crust of the sandwiches.
Press the Sandwiches
Place the sandwiches in a preheated sandwich press (plancha) set to medium heat. Press down firmly. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the bread is crisp and toasted, and the Swiss cheese is melted and bubbling.
Cut and Enjoy
Remove from the press, cut diagonally in half, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.