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Cheesecake Factory's Cuban Sandwich

Cheesecake Factory Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Cheesecake Factory Cuban sandwich has honey-glazed ham and roast pork with layers of Swiss cheese and pickled dill. The sandwich slices are brushed with mustard sauce from inside and with butter from outside. This Cuban sandwich is grilled to perfection and is a delicious brunch.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 654 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cuban Sandwich Loaves (halved lengthwise)
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter (softened and divided)
  • 1 cup Yellow Mustard
  • 1 pound Honey-Glazed Ham (sliced)
  • 4 large Dill Pickles (thinly sliced crosswise)
  • 8 ounces Swiss Cheese Slices
  • Kosher Salt (to taste)

For Roast Pork:

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (smashed)
  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin

Instructions
 

  • Combine orange juice, lime juice, light brown sugar, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic cloves, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Transfer this smooth paste into a bowl. Place the pork tenderloin to the bowl and cover the bowl. Marinate the pork for about 30 minutes, then place it on a roasting pan lined with foil.
  • Pour the marinade mixture on top of the pork and roast it in a preheated oven (450 F) for 20 to 25 minutes until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 140 F. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before carving it into ¼- inch pieces.
  • Combine mayonnaise and yellow mustard with a pinch of cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Spread the mustard sauce on the inside of the sandwich slices. Place the ham slices over the mayonnaise on the bottom slice. Layer roast pork and pickled dill slices.
  • Top the pickled dill with cheese slices and sprinkle a pinch of salt. Place the other slice on top. Brush the outer top and bottom of the sandwich with butter. Place the sandwich on the preheated grill and press the sandwich lightly until golden brown from the bottom.
  • Flip the sandwich and press it lightly to have a crispy golden brown finish on the other side too. Let the sandwich grill for about 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese in the sandwich melts. Then, cut it into halves and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 3918mg | Potassium: 999mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 537mg | Iron: 4mg
Keyword American cuisine, Cheesecake Factory Cuban Sandwich, Pork
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