Cuban Sliders

Method10 steps · about 35 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large sheet pan or baking dish with parchment.

2. 2

   Step 2: Slice the rolls in half horizontally as one whole piece. Do not pull the rolls apart; keeping them attached makes layering and slicing much easier.

   Uses 24 soft dinner rolls (like King’s Hawaiian, left attached as one sheet)

3. 3

   Step 3: Spread a thin layer of yellow mustard (3–4 teaspoons) and mayonnaise (3–4 tablespoons) (if using) on the cut side of the top half of the rolls.

   Uses Horizontally sliced attached roll sheet · 3–4 teaspoons yellow mustard · 3–4 tablespoons mayonnaise, optional

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   Step 4: Layer the ham, slightly overlapping the slices to cover the surface—about 2 layers is ideal.

   Uses Roll sheet with mustard and optional mayonnaise · 1 1/4–1 1/2 lb sliced deli ham

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   Step 5: Top with the roast pork (1 1/2–2 lb), distributing it evenly.

   Uses Ham-layered roll sheet · 1 1/2–2 lb cooked roast pork, thinly sliced or shredded

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   Step 6: Add the Swiss cheese (14 to 16 ounces), overlapping the slices to cover everything and go right up to the edges.

   Uses Ham-and-cooked-pork layered rolls · 14 to 16 ounces Swiss cheese (thinly sliced)

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   Step 7: Finish with a layer of thinly sliced pickles, arranged closely so each bite gets a pickle.

   Uses Rolls layered with ham cooked pork and Swiss · 2–3 large dill pickles, thinly sliced

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   Step 8: Place the top half of the rolls over the fillings. If using, brush the tops with melted butter (2–3 tablespoons) for a glossy finish and extra flavor.

   Uses Rolls layered with fillings and pickles · 2–3 tablespoons butter, melted, optional

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   Step 9: Cover the assembled sliders loosely with foil, without wrapping. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for fifteen minutes.

   Bake sliders · 15 minUses Assembled Cuban sliders with optional buttered tops

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    Step 10: Uncover and bake another five to seven minutes, until the tops are golden and cheese melted. Let stand a few minutes, cut into twenty-four sliders and serve; secure with toothpicks if desired.

    Bake sliders uncovered until golden and cheese melted · 7 minUses Sliders after covered fifteen-minute bake