Spicy Stacked Cuban Sandwiches Recipes

MINI CUBAN SANDWICH STACKERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Drain pickles on paper towels. Meanwhile, cut each cheese slice into 6 pieces. Mix cream cheese, chili sauce and pepper until blended.
• Top each of 24 crackers with 1 cheese piece, 1/2 tsp. cream cheese mixture, 1 ham piece and 1 pickle; cover with second cheese piece. Top with remaining crackers to make sandwiches.
• Wrap 6 sandwiches in heavy-duty foil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches to make 4 packets. (If desired, place in cooler for transporting to tailgating party or other destination.)
• Grill packets 8 to 10 min. or until cheese begins to melt, turning after each minute.

CUBAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the griddle. Slice the bread loaves in half. Smear the butter on the cut sides of the bread. Add a dash of mustard and mayonnaise. Build each sandwich with the roasted pork, ham, cheese, and pickles. Place the sandwich on the hot griddle, cover with a sheet of aluminum foil, and place heavy iron skillet or sandwich press to flatten. Grill the sandwich for a few minutes on each side.
• Slice in half diagonally and serve.

SPICY STACKED CUBAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• HEAT grill to medium heat.
• DRAIN pickles on paper towels. Meanwhile, cut cheese slices crosswise in half, then lenthwise into thirds. (You will get 6 pieces from each cheese slice.) Mix cream cheese, chili sauce and pepper until well blended.
• TOP each of 24 crackers with 1 cheese piece, 1/2 tsp. cream cheese mixture, 1 ham piece and 1 pickle; cover with second cheese piece and cracker. Wrap 6 sandwiches in heavy-duty foil. Repeat with remaining sandwiches to make 4 packets. Place in cooler for transporting to tailgating party or other destination.
• HEAT grill to medium heat. Grill packets 8 to 10 min. or until cheese begins to melt, turning after each minute.
• Substitute:
• Prepare using OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Turkey Breast.
• Use Your Oven:
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Assemble and wrap stacks as directed. Bake 5 to 7 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Make Ahead:
• Prepare foil packets as directed. Refrigerate until ready to grill.

HACIENDA TORTA CUBANA

Steps:

• Divide the pork and ham up and you will make each of these made-to-order in one pan.
• To a pan add the pulled pork and ham. Start to cook it over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Flip the meat.
• Butter the bottoms of the bread with some butter then add to the pan butter side down.
• Add cheese to the top of meat then cook for another 2-3 minutes until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
• Remove and stack the sandwich on a plate and then prepare the Apricot Sriracha Sauce.