Cuban Sliders

Dreaming of a trip to Havana but stuck at home? Look no further than these Authentic Cuban Sliders, a recipe straight from my dad who was a Cuban chef! This recipe features my dad's Cuban lechon pulled pork and my dad's homemade mojo marinade. These sandwiches were the perfect snack after a long day in the pool when I was a kid.

These sliders aren't just a party appetizer; they're a delicious portal to Cuban flavors. Imagine fluffy bread overflowing with savory mojo-marinated pulled pork, swiss cheese, sweet ham, tangy pickles, and a smear of creamy mustard. Every bite is an explosion of textures and tastes, a symphony inspired by generations of Cuban cuisine.

These mini Cuban sandwiches are perfect for a pool party, a potluck or a day at the beach. They're filling and packed with flavor.

Why you'll love these mini cuban sandwich

• Great appetizer to please and feed a crowd

• Ready in 15 minutes

• Serve these with some Italian sliders for your big game party

• Can be easily customized.

• Easy dinner idea and great lunch for a big group of people

• Simple appetizers for all of your game day watch parties

Ingredients needed for this Cuban sliders recipe

• Lechon (mojo pork)
• Deli ham
• Swiss cheese slices
• Dijon Mustard
• Pickle slices
• 1 package of Hawaiian rolls
• Melted butter
• Sazon Completa seasoning

Instructions to make this perfect appetizer

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

Carefully slice your Hawaiian sweet rolls in half and place the sliders inside of a 9x13 casserole dish, baking sheet or baking dish.

Spread the mustard on the bottom half of the rolls.

Over the mustard place the swiss cheese, pickles, ham slices and lechon pulled pork.

Place the top of the slider buns over the sandwich.

Melt butter in a small bowl and mix in the sazon completa seasoning. Use a pastry brush to pread the butter mixture over the top of the rolls.

Place the sandwiches in the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the top of the sliders are golden brown.

Use a serrated knife to cut each sandwich and serve.

Other variations and substitutions for this perfect slider sandwich

• Want cold cuban sandwich sliders? Don't place the mini sandwiches in the open and serve after spreading the butter mixture.
• Don't want to use Hawaiian sweet rolls? Opt instead for Cuban bread rolls.
• Don't want to use half cup butter? Use olive oil instead.
• Don't want to make lechon from scratch or don't have access to it? Opt instead for Spanish roast pork slices from your local deli.
• Don't want to use dijon mustard? Opt for regular yellow mustard instead.
• Don't want to use Sazon Completa? Use instead some garlic powder, onion powder or poppy seeds.
• Make it a Tampa Cuban Sandwich by adding Salami slices.

Storage for these mini Cuban sandwiches

Refrigerator Storage (Recommended)

• A Cuban sandwich is best stored in the refrigerator because it contains perishable ingredients like meat and cheese.
• Cooling: Let the sandwich cool completely to room temperature before storing it in the refrigerator. This helps prevent the growth of bacteria.
• Wrapping: Tightly wrap the cooled Cuban sandwich in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out or absorbing any unwanted fridge odors.
• Storage Time: A properly wrapped Cuban sandwich can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Cuban Sandwiches:

• Refrigerated Sandwich: The best way to reheat a Cuban sandwich stored in the refrigerator is to use a panini press or grill. This will help to re-crisp the bread and melt the cheese. You can also reheat it in a skillet over medium heat with a pat of butter, but it might not get as crispy as with a panini press or grill.
• Microwave: While not the ideal method, you can reheat a Cuban sandwich in the microwave in a pinch. However, this can make the bread soggy. If you use the microwave, wrap the sandwich in a paper towel to help absorb some of the moisture.

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