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Medianoche

A medianoche is a popular sandwich typically eaten as a snack, lunch or after a night of partying.
Course Lunch
Cuisine Cuban
Keyword cuban food, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 982kcal
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 1 Medianoche Roll use Challah, brioche or Hawaiian sweet rolls if you can’t find medianoche rolls
  • ½ teaspoon Yellow Mustard or to taste
  • 3–4 slices Sweet Ham (approximately 4 – 5 ounces)
  • 3–4 ounces Roast Pork sliced
  • 6–8 Dill Pickle Chips
  • 2 slices Swiss Cheese (approximately 2 ounces)
  • ½ teaspoon Butter softened

Instructions

  • You will also need: pastry brush, sandwich press or panini maker

Build the medianoche

  • Slice the roll open.
  • Lay the bread open and spread the top with mustard.
  • Layer the ham on the bottom.
  • Add the sliced roast pork
  • Add the pickles, staggered to cover almost the entire area, so that every bite contains pickle.
  • Top with Swiss cheese and cover with the bread.
  • Heat the sandwich press to medium.
  • Brush the top of the roll lightly with the softened butter.
  • Gently place the sandwich on the preheated surface and press the top down. Don’t press too hard, just place it and let the weight and gravity start flattening the sandwich. Let the sandwich cook until the bread is slightly toasted and the cheese has melted, about 7-10 minutes. Keep an eye on it and check it after 5 minutes to gauge the remaining time.
  • Cut the medianoche in half at an angle and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 982kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 319mg | Sodium: 3363mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Calcium: 454mg | Iron: 5mg