Monte Cubano

A delicious Cuban-inspired sandwich featuring layers of ham, turkey and Swiss cheese, soaked in an egg mixture and pan-fried until golden brown. A flavorful twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich.

1 servings
16 min

Ingredients

  • 2 slices firm bread
  • teaspoons mustard
  • 4 rounds dill pickle
  • 2 slices boiled or baked ham
  • 2 slices smoked turkey
  • 3 slices Swiss cheese
  • ½ clove garlic
  • ½ tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Spread 1 slice of bread with mustard and top with pickles, meats, and cheese. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then mix with mayonnaise. Spread on remaining slice of bread and assemble sandwich.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Beat together egg, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then soak sandwich in egg mixture.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwich, uncovered, until underside is well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook remaining side, covered, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 minute.

    9 min

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