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Cuban Garlic Bread Sandwich: The Ultimate Buttery Toasted Mashup

A decadent Cuban Garlic Bread Sandwich featuring a glistening garlic butter baguette, ruffled smoked ham, and dripping melted Swiss cheese. Perfectly toasted to a deep golden-brown with a bright pickle crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Cuban-American, fusion
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 1 large Baguette-style loaf Thick and crusty
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Salted Butter Softened
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Finely minced
  • 1 tsp (0.5g) Dried Parsley Flakes Fine specks
  • 1/2 lb (225g) Smoked Ham Thinly sliced and ruffled
  • 6 slices (150g) Swiss Cheese Bubbly and white when melted
  • 12-15 slices Crinkle-cut Dill Pickles Bright green and crisp

Equipment

  • 1 Serrated bread knife Essential for slicing the crusty baguette without crushing it.
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Griddle Provides even heat for a golden-brown crust.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For even application of the garlic butter glaze.

Method
 

Prepare the Garlic Butter
  1. In a small bowl, combine softened salted butter, minced garlic, and dried parsley flakes until smooth.
Assemble the Sandwich
  1. Slice the baguette in half. Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on the inside. Layer Swiss cheese, ruffled ham, and pickles, then top with more cheese.
  2. Close the sandwich and brush the entire exterior of the baguette with the remaining garlic butter glaze.
Toast and Serve
  1. Toast in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is deep golden-brown and cheese is bubbly and stretching.
  2. Let rest for 1 minute, then slice at a sharp angle using a serrated knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcalProtein: 29gFat: 42gFiber: 2g

Notes

Always use a serrated knife for the cleanest cut.
Pat your pickles dry to prevent a soggy sandwich crumb.
Keyword Cuban Garlic Bread Sandwich,Garlic Bread Sandwich,Melted Swiss Cheese Sandwich

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