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Crispy Cuban Sandwich

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
105 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Lunch Cuban
Crispy Cuban Sandwich
Ingredients
  • Chipotle Mayonnaise:
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground chipotle peppers
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Fillings:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 sweet onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 jalapeno peppers cut into rings, divided
  • 4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
  • 1/4 cup sweet hot mustard, divided
  • 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese, divided
  • 1/2 pound sliced deli roast pork loin, divided
  • 1/2 pound sliced ham, divided
  • 2 dill pickles, cut into strips lengthwise - divided
Instructions
1
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, ground chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic basil spread, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
2
Heat a substantial amount of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions, red pepper flakes, and oregano to the hot oil and stir until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste. Then, add half the jalapeno pepper rings and cook until they start to soften, around 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside the remaining jalapeno rings.
3
Spread a layer of sweet hot mustard on each ciabatta roll, followed by 2 tablespoons of chipotle mayonnaise. Divide the Swiss cheese slices, pork loin slices, ham slices, dill pickles, and remaining jalapeno rings evenly among the four sandwiches. Top each sandwich with the cooked onion mixture.
4
Arrange the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, the bread is toasted, and warm, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.