Leftover holiday ham and turkey come together in this reinvented Cuban classic. Marinated in an easy-to-make mojo, turkey replaces the traditional roast pork, but pairs perfectly with sweet ham, Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and zesty mustard. Bake a batch on a sheet pan for an instant party hit!
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Mojo Turkey
1 cup shredded turkey (125 g)
½ cup fresh orange juice (120 mL)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cubanos
4 hoagie rolls
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
8 slices spiral cut ham
8 swiss cheeses
16 dill pickles
½ stick unsalted butter, melted
Nutrition Info
Calories 893
Fat 34g
Carbs 110g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 77g
Protein 34g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step
Make the mojo turkey: Add the turkey, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, and oregano to a large bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
3. Step
Split the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise and spread 1½ teaspoons of mustard over each roll.
4. Step
On the bottom half of each roll, layer 2 slices of ham, ¼ of the mojo turkey, 2 slices of Swiss cheese, and 4 dill pickle chips.
5. Step
Bring the sandwiches together and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush the top and bottom of each roll with the melted butter.
6. Step
Place another baking sheet on top of the sandwiches and put a cast iron skillet or other heavy pan on top to compress the sandwiches.
7. Step
Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the exterior of the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.