Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of the Pickle-Garlic Butter Cuban, where garlic-infused butter meets zesty pickles in a perfectly toasted sandwich. Each bite transports you to cherished family gatherings, making it a delightful choice for lazy weekends or lively get-togethers. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 slices crusty Cuban bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dill pickles (sliced)
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic until well combined.
- Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer sliced pickles, Swiss cheese, and any desired meats like ham or roasted pork on the unbuttered sides.
- Grill sandwiches butter-side down in the skillet until golden brown and crispy—about 4-5 minutes per side.
- While cooking, mix mayonnaise and mustard in a separate bowl until creamy.
- Remove sandwiches from heat, slice diagonally for serving, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg