Irresistible Super Bowl Cuban Sandwich Sliders
These Super Bowl Cuban sandwich sliders are bite-sized, packed with flavor, and perfect for game day. They feature toasted buttery bread, smoky ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and tangy pickles for a crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian or classic slider buns)
- 12 ounces thinly sliced cooked roast pork (leftover pork shoulder or deli-style)
- 12 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham (good-quality deli ham)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
- 12 dill pickles, sliced lengthwise
- 12 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons unsalted softened butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Slice the slider rolls horizontally into halves, keeping them intact like little books.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard evenly on the bottom halves of each slider roll.
- Layer each slider with 1 ounce roast pork, 1 ounce ham, a slice of Swiss cheese, and a few pickle slices.
- Place the top halves of the buns on each sandwich.
- Brush the outside of both the top and bottom buns generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place sliders seam-side down on the hot skillet and press firmly with a grill press or heavy pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- Flip each slider, press down again, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and bread is toasted on both sides.
- Check for doneness: cheese should be melted and gooey, bread crispy and buttery, meats warmed through.
- Remove sliders from skillet, let rest for a minute, then serve warm.
Notes
If sliders brown too fast before cheese melts, lower heat and cover skillet briefly to trap heat. Assemble sliders ahead and keep covered on a baking sheet to toast in batches. For gluten-free, use gluten-free slider buns. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese. Avoid overfilling to prevent sogginess. Use softened butter mixed with garlic powder for best crust flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
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