Cuban Sliders

30 minutes

Cuban Sandwiches… in slider form! These Baked Cuban Sliders are easy to make and sure to be a favorite. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or your next party!

I’ll never forget the first time I had a “real” Cuban sandwich, or Cubano. I was in Key West, on the tail end of a trip with a friend, and I still had a few restaurants to check off my list. Being my last day there, I landed on Ana’s Southernmost Cafe Cubanos. Because when in Key West… Cuban food is a must!

I was feeling a little extra adventurous that day, so I ordered the “Fiery Cubano” complete with habanero mayo, jalapeños, and pepper Jack cheese. A brave choice right before a long flight home. I found a little bench along the water and proceeded to devour the entire thing. And let me tell you… it was SPICY. But so worth it!

Now… these Cuban Sliders don’t have that same spicy kick, but they do have all the other delicious flavors I fell in love with that day. They’re easy to prep in advance and I LOVE that they’re slider sized, which makes them perfect for a quick weeknight dinner OR for your next party!

What you’ll need for this recipe

Sandwich rolls – Cuban Sandwiches are traditionally made with Cuban bread, a soft white bread made with lard. I used 12 soft white sandwich rolls, also known as silver dollar rolls, in this recipe. You can substitute any type of bread you prefer.

Sliced ham – Ham is a key ingredient in Cuban sandwiches and one of two different types of meat I used. I used 1/2 pound of thinly sliced deli ham, but you could use pre-packaged or leftover ham as well.

Pulled pork – Pulled pork is another key ingredient in Cuban sandwiches and 1/2 pound of pork is the perfect complement to the ham in this recipe. You can feel free to use a pre-packaged version (found in the refrigerated meat section at your local grocery store) or make your own homemade pulled pork.

Swiss cheese – Cuban sandwiches are traditionally made with Swiss cheese, which melts together with ham and pulled pork for a delicious flavor combo. I used 7 ounces of sliced Swiss from the deli.

Pickles – No Cuban is complete without pickles! Due to the smaller size of these sliders, I used small sandwich sized sliced dill pickles. You can feel free to use any size you have on hand.

Sauces – Simple sauces are all you need. I used a combination of 1/4 cup mayo, 1/4 cup stone ground mustard, and 1/4 cup butter in this recipe.

How to make Cuban Sliders

Cut the rolls. Cut the sandwich rolls in half, keeping them intact if possible. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Layer the sandwiches. Spread the rolls with mayo, then top with mustard. Layer on the ham, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles. Replace the bun tops to complete the sandwiches.

Make the topping. In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the extra mustard. Brush the tops of the buns with the butter mixture.

Bake. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and buns are golden brown.