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Cuban Chopped Grinder Sandwich

Indulge in the Best Cuban Chopped Grinder Sandwich Ever

Enjoy the delightful flavors of a Cuban Chopped Grinder Sandwich with pulled pork, ham, and Swiss cheese, perfect for a quick, tasty dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 4 submarine rolls Submarine Rolls Can substitute with baguette or ciabatta.
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter If using salted butter, reduce additional salt.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic enhances flavor depth.
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Can substitute with cilantro.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Pulled Pork Alternatives include shredded chicken or roast beef.
  • 8 oz Sliced Ham Adds savoriness and is ideal for leftover use.
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Can replace with cucumbers or jalapeños for heat.
  • 8 oz Swiss Cheese Could also use provolone or preferred cheese.
  • 4 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Swap for Dijon for boldness or honey mustard for sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • small bowl
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven on low broil and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Halve the submarine rolls and place them cut side up on the baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with minced garlic and parsley.
  4. Brush the garlic butter over each half of the rolls and broil for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Chop pulled pork, sliced ham, dill pickles, and Swiss cheese into bite-sized pieces. Mix with yellow mustard.
  6. Remove rolls from the oven and spoon the filling mixture onto each toasted roll.
  7. Serve immediately while warm, paired with coleslaw or crispy potato chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, brush rolls generously with garlic butter and assemble sandwiches just before serving to maintain crunchiness.

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