Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.25 cup

EVOO

12 unit

rolls hawaiin

4 ounce

deli ham

thinly sliced

4 ounce

pork

thinly sliced deli roasted

6 ounce

cheese slices

0.5 cup

dill pickle chips

chopped

3 tbsp

yellow mustard

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2
~2 min

Spread olive oil in a jelly-roll pan and heat in the oven.

Step 3
~2 min

Remove rolls from package, keeping them connected.

Step 4
~2 min

Cut the rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom sheet.

Step 5
~2 min

Layer ham, pork, and cheese on the bottom half of the rolls.

Step 6
~2 min

Spread chopped dill pickles over the cheese.

Step 7
~2 min

Spread yellow mustard on the top half of the rolls.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the top half of the rolls onto the bottom half.

Step 9
~2 min

Remove the hot jelly-roll pan from the oven.

Step 10
~2 min

Carefully transfer the assembled sandwich to the hot pan.

Step 11
~2 min

Place a cast iron skillet or griddle directly on top of the rolls to press them down.

Step 12
~2 min

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp.

Step 13
~2 min

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 14
~2 min

Cut into 12 individual sliders.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Brush the top of the rolls with melted butter for extra crispiness.

Add a slice of Swiss cheese for a more authentic Cuban flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of plantain chips.

Serve with a dipping sauce of mojo.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Plantain chips
Black beans and rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Cuba

Cultural Significance

Popular Cuban sandwich variation.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Game day

Occasion Tags

Party
Game day
Lunch

Popularity Score

75/100

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