Recipe Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich (Main Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 4 sweet bread rolls
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup prepared mustard
• 1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
• 1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked pork
• 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese
• 1 cup dill pickle slices
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparing/Cooking:

• Split the sandwich rolls in half, and spread mustard and mayonnaise liberally onto the cut sides.
• On each sandwich, place and equal amount of Swiss cheese, ham and pork in exactly that order.
• Place a few pickles onto each one, and put the top of the roll onto the sandwich.
• Brush the tops with melted butter.
• Press each sandwich in a sandwich press heated to medium-high heat.
• If a sandwich press is not available, use a large skillet over medium-high heat, and press the sandwiches down using a sturdy plate or skillet.
• Some indoor grills may be good for this also.
• Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping sandwiches pressed.
• If using a skillet, you may want to flip them once for even browning.
• Slice diagonally and serve hot.

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