Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich Recipe
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Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

"This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba. This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and now works at a Cuban cafeteria here in Miami. This sandwich is best served with fried plantain chips and a cold mamey milkshake!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
23 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet bread rolls
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup prepared mustard
  • 1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
  • 1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked pork
  • 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup dill pickle slices
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Split the sandwich rolls in half, and spread mustard and mayonnaise liberally onto the cut sides. On each sandwich, place and equal amount of Swiss cheese, ham and pork in exactly that order. Place a few pickles onto each one, and put the top of the roll onto the sandwich. Brush the tops with melted butter.
  2. Press each sandwich in a sandwich press heated to medium-high heat. If a sandwich press is not available, use a large skillet over medium-high heat, and press the sandwiches down using a sturdy plate or skillet. Some indoor grills may be good for this also. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping sandwiches pressed. If using a skillet, you may want to flip them once for even browning. Slice diagonally and serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1477 | Total Fat: 90.2g | Cholesterol: 288mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by MEMA 
This is a good version of the Cuban as we know it but not the original, love all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by AV8TOR 
We use regular sub rolls from the grocery bakery. We spread a very thin coating of butter on... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by fingers77 
I've been making these sandwhiches for years only I use a club roll like a Paninni bread and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2006 by LESLEYPRINCE 
This sandwich sounds like the real Medianoche to me. I have a Cuban-American cookbook from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2005 by DaddyBlack 
We also added Italian dressing and we didn't have sliced dill pickles, but we substitued dill... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
Yum, the only thing I can compare these to is a Po'Boy. They are great. The plate trick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2006 by Jennifer Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Although I just used a hoagie roll instead of a sweet roll this was awesome-- I did use my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2006 by ChunkyMonkeyMommy 
Oh, wow! I used some of a leftover french loaf since the store didn't have any sweet rolls... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by GRISWOLD420 
My deli did not have pork to thinly slice, so I roasted a pork loin fillet seasoned with just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2005 by CLARRY32 
I was looking for a good recipie, and I found it! I love cuban sandwiches. For an interesting... MORE

 
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