Turkey Cuban sandwich is incredibly easy to make with leftover turkey meat instead of pork. It’s such a delicious sandwich with so many different layers.

Love leftover recipes? Try our Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe.

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Turkey Cuban Sandwich

Turkey Cuban sandwich is a pressed sandwich like no other! It’s a twist on the traditional Cuban sandwich made with leftover turkey meat instead of pork.

This sandwich is all about the delicious layers. The sweet ham with tender turkey layered between melted swiss cheese and pressed inside a crusty ciabatta roll with tangy mustard and pickles. It’s a satisfying sandwich with plenty of flavor and texture.

If you love Cuban-inspired recipes, try our crockpot pork and beans.

Key Ingredients

The traditional Cuban sandwich is made with thinly sliced pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and ham pressed inside a cuban bread. Our version is simpler and in a way easier to make with leftover sliced turkey breast.

Here’s a quick run-down of the ingredients you will need:

  • ciabatta roll or any other crusty bread
  • leftover turkey meat
  • sliced ham
  • swiss cheese
  • pickles
  • Dijon mustard
ingredients for turkey cuban sandwich

How to Make Turkey Cuban Sandwich Recipe

This sandwich is all about the layers. Make sure to have plenty of everything thinly sliced and prepared to get assembled.

Slice the ciabatta roll in half and spread a generous amount of mustard on each half. Then layer the sandwich with cheese, pickles, ham, turkey, and more cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: This sandwich is also very good with the addition of mayonnaise. It adds creaminess and balances out the tanginess of the mustard.

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To cook, heat a large cast–iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Melt a little butter in the pan. Place the sandwiches in the pan and top with a heavy skillet on top to press them down.

Cook until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted, flip, and continue to cook on the other side. Slice the sandwich in half before serving.

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Serving Suggestions

A loaded sandwich like turkey Cuban sandwich serves well with simply some potato chips and a few pickles on the side. However, you can certainly serve it alongside a more filling side, such as:

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Turkey Cuban Sandwich

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  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Toasted
  • Cuisine: Cuban
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Description

Turkey Cuban sandwich is incredibly easy to make with leftover turkey meat instead of pork. It’s such a delicious sandwich with so many different layers and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ciabatta rolls or any other crusty bread
  • 4 slices of swiss cheese
  • 2 generous slices of leftover turkey meat
  • 4 slices of smoked ham
  • 2 dill pickles, sliced lengthwise
  • Dijon mustard
  • Butter
  • Kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the ciabatta roll in half and spread a generous amount of mustard on each half. Then layer the sandwich with cheese, pickles, ham, turkey, and more cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Melt a little butter in the pan. Place the sandwiches in the pan and top with a heavy skillet on top to press them down. Cook until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted, flip, and continue to cook on the other side. Slice the sandwiches in half before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 sandwich
  • Calories: 418
  • Sugar: 1.2 g
  • Sodium: 1108.8 mg
  • Fat: 23.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
  • Protein: 27.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 87 mg

Recipe originally published 11/25/2014

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