READY IN 25 mins

Cuban Midnight Sandwich

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"This sandwich is called a 'Media Noche' which translates to 'Midnight.' It makes a wonderful dinner sandwich because it is served hot. A nice side dish is black bean soup or black beans and rice, and plantain chips." — Maruchy Ramos-Lachance

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Spread mixture on hoagie rolls. Spread each roll with mustard. On each roll, arrange layers of turkey, ham, and cheese. Top each with dill pickle slices. Close sandwiches, and brush tops and bottoms with olive oil.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Place sandwiches in skillet. Cook sandwiches for 2 minutes, pressing down with a plate covered with aluminum foil. Flip, and cook for 2 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove from heat, place on plates, and cut in half diagonally.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 19, 2004

GREAT sandwich! Complimented our soup wonderfully! I used a little less mustard but I mixed it into the mayo/italian dressing mix. By the way - the mayo mix made enough for 8 sandwiches with plenty to spare. Knowing this, I may cut that part in half next time. Also - doing the sandwiches on the stove was a pain. I just put them in the oven (open-faced) for apprx 5-10 minutes and worked out better this way (and more could be done at one time). Still, a wonderful sandwich - authentic or not - that we will be making plenty of times! Thanks!

—DREGINEK

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 24, 2004

Please, this is not a true 'Media Noche'. Do not call this sandwich by that name. It may be a tasty sandwich, but it is not a Cuban sandwich. I am Cuban, and grew up eating these. They do not contain turkey or mayonaise or Italian dressing. They are made with roasted pork, topped with ham. You got the mustard, swiss cheese and pickle correct at least. And they are made on a toasted Cuban roll, which you can get at a local Cuban bakery, not a hoagie.

—MJGOODALE

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Sep 26, 2003

good flavor. quick to put together and cook. i used the george foreman grill -- i cooked them for 4 minutes, making sure to apply some pressure to the handle of the grill and press the sandwich.

—Michelle H.

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Feb 10, 2008

Delicious! Follow the recipe EXACTLY as others have said. FYI-The idea of the foil and plate is to press down the sandwich while it cooks so whatever accomplishes that will do. I used a small frying pan lid to press down. Also, I would recommend you microwave the meat to warm it and take the cheese out ahead so it's not really cold. This will help in the process of cooking the sandwich so that the cheese melts, the meat warms and the bread gets crispy.

—LillysMom

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Mar 06, 2003

This was terrific! My husband and kids loved it! I thought that one cup of mayonnaise was a bit much for 4 sandwiches. I cut it down to 1/4 cup and it made more than enough spread for all the sandwiches.

—DIGPIE

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Feb 03, 2011

This is definitely one of our favorite sandwiches. I've made it so many times, I don't even need the recipe any longer! The flavors blend beautifully, and the outside of the roll gets super crunchy with the fruity olive oil taste. Even though I'm always anxious to take that first bite, I force myself to grill it slowly to make sure it's warmed through completely. It's a meal in itself.

—Judy in Delaware

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Apr 21, 2005

Very good, and easy to prepare on a busy night. I cut the sauce ingredients (mayo, italian dressing) in half and thought that was plenty. Also just mixed in half the amount of mustard with the sauce and spread it on all at once.

—CRISSY MARAS

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Aug 14, 2003

Yummy, hot pressed po'boys at home. These are great. I did have to turn the stove down to about medium to keep them from burning.

—Navy_Mommy

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Nutrition

Calories
1096 kcal
55%

Carbohydrates
44.1 g
14%

Cholesterol
127 mg
42%

Fat
84.4 g
130%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
43.3 g
87%

Sodium
3110 mg
124%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cuban Midnight Sandwich

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1096
Calories from Fat: 759

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 84.4g 130 %
Saturated Fat 23.5g 117 %
Cholesterol 127mg 42 %
Sodium 3110mg 124 %
** Potassium 448mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.1g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
Protein 43.3g 87 %
** Sugars 6.6g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 35 %
Calcium 69 %
Iron 37 %
** Thiamin 39 %
** Niacin 78 %
** Vitamin B6 39 %
** Magnesium 22 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.