Cuban Midnight Sandwich Recipe
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Cuban Midnight Sandwich

By: Maruchy Ramos-Lachance 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (314)

What to Drink?
Cocktail Oro Mojito
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 5 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • 4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
  • 4 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli turkey meat
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1096 | Total Fat: 84.4g | Cholesterol: 127mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2004 by MJGOODALE   view full review
Please, this is not a true 'Media Noche'. Do not call this sandwich by that name. It may be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by DREGINEK   view full review
GREAT sandwich! Complimented our soup wonderfully! I used a little less mustard but I mixed it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by Michelle H.   view full review
good flavor. quick to put together and cook. i used the george foreman grill -- i cooked them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by LillysMom   view full review
Delicious! Follow the recipe EXACTLY as others have said. FYI-The idea of the foil and plate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2003 by DIGPIE   view full review
This was terrific! My husband and kids loved it! I thought that one cup of mayonnaise was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2005 by CRISSY MARAS   view full review
Very good, and easy to prepare on a busy night. I cut the sauce ingredients (mayo, italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
Yummy, hot pressed po'boys at home. These are great. I did have to turn the stove down to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2003 by DAVIST Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I did these open faced under the broiler without frying on both sides. These are a favorite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2011 by GEOJU   view full review
This is definitely one of our favorite sandwiches. I've made it so many times, I don't even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2003 by RMAXIM   view full review
These were great. However we had way too much sauce so you really only need to make half as...

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