Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Health score
12%
Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich
15 min.
1
440kcal

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Craving a quick and satisfying bite that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than the Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich! This isn't your typical grilled cheese, friends. We're talking about a melted masterpiece inspired by the flavors of a classic Cuban sandwich, all ready in just 15 minutes! Imagine layers of savory roast pork (preferably that amazing Cuban roast pork!), salty ham, tangy mustard, and crisp pickles, all nestled between gooey swiss cheese and grilled to golden-brown perfection.

Forget boring lunches and predictable dinners. This sandwich is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, whether you're whipping it up for yourself or sharing with a friend. The combination of textures and tastes is simply irresistible – the crunchy bread, the melty cheese, the juicy pork, and that satisfying tang from the pickles. It's a symphony of flavors in every bite!

With a caloric breakdown of approximately 440 kcal and perfectly balanced macronutrients (18.48% Protein, 51.01% Fat, and 30.51% Carbs), you can indulge without feeling guilty. So, ditch the takeout and prepare to transform your grilling game with this easy and flavorful Cuban-inspired creation. Get ready for a taste explosion that will leave you wanting more!

Ingredients

  • slices bread 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • slices ham 
  • tablespoon mustard 
  • slices pickle 
  • slices roast pork or 
  • slices swiss shredded (or)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat.Butter one side of each slice of bread, spread the mustard on the insides, place one slice in the pan with buttered side down, top with half of the cheese, the roast pork, ham, pickle, the remaining cheese and finally the other slice of bread with buttered side up.Grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein18.48%
Fat51.01%
Carbs30.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
172.67
Glycemic Load
14.36
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.582608440648%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:440.33kcal
22.02%
Fat:25.27g
38.88%
Saturated Fat:11.26g
70.41%
Carbohydrates:34g
11.33%
Net Carbohydrates:27.99g
10.18%
Sugar:7.71g
8.57%
Cholesterol:65.68mg
21.89%
Sodium:3705.6mg
161.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.6g
41.21%
Vitamin K:72.63µg
69.17%
Vitamin B1:0.74mg
49.48%
Selenium:34.1µg
48.71%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.55%
Vitamin B3:6.06mg
30.32%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
26.94%
Phosphorus:262.16mg
26.22%
Calcium:256.15mg
25.61%
Fiber:6.02g
24.07%
Vitamin A:1054.25IU
21.08%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.66%
Iron:3.51mg
19.51%
Folate:75.83µg
18.96%
Potassium:619.76mg
17.71%
Magnesium:64.4mg
16.1%
Zinc:2.34mg
15.59%
Copper:0.22mg
11.23%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.34%
Vitamin C:7.32mg
8.87%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.3%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.37%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.61%