90% would make again
Leftover Ham Sheet Pan Cubanos
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!
Tasty Team
February 25, 2020
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
25 minutes
25 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
25 minutes
25 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
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
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the mojo turkey: Add the turkey, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, and oregano to a large bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
- Split the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise and spread 1½ teaspoons of mustard over each roll.
- 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.
- Bring the sandwiches together and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush the top and bottom of each roll with the melted butter.
- 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.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the exterior of the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!
Ingredients
for 4 servings
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
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the mojo turkey: Add the turkey, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, and oregano to a large bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
- Split the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise and spread 1½ teaspoons of mustard over each roll.
- 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.
- Bring the sandwiches together and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush the top and bottom of each roll with the melted butter.
- 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.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the exterior of the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!
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