Here’s a detailed recipe for making Cuban Sliders – a delicious, mini version of the classic Cuban sandwich, perfect for parties, game day, or a fun dinner. These are made with sweet Hawaiian rolls, layered with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and a zesty mustard spread, then baked until gooey and golden.
🧑🍳 Cuban Sliders Recipe
📝 Ingredients:
For the Sliders:
- 1 package (12-count) sweet Hawaiian rolls (e.g., King’s Hawaiian)
- 1/2 lb deli sliced honey ham (or smoked ham)
- 1/2 lb roast pork (deli sliced or leftover roasted pork)
- 6–8 slices Swiss cheese
- 12–16 dill pickle chips
For the Mustard Spread:
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard (or Dijon for a sharper taste)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional – adds creaminess)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional – balances acidity)
For the Butter Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Rolls
- Without separating the individual rolls, slice the entire loaf in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
- Place the bottom half in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Make the Mustard Spread
- In a small bowl, mix yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and honey.
- Spread this mixture evenly over the cut sides of the rolls (both top and bottom halves).
4. Assemble the Sliders
- Layer the ham evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
- Add a layer of roast pork over the ham.
- Place Swiss cheese slices evenly over the pork.
- Add pickle slices evenly across the cheese layer.
5. Top and Butter
- Place the top half of the rolls over the pickles to complete the sandwiches.
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients for the butter topping.
- Pour or brush the butter mixture evenly over the top of the sliders.
6. Bake
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5–8 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and cheese is melted.
7. Serve
- Let cool slightly before slicing into individual sliders.
- Serve warm, and watch them disappear fast!
🔄 Substitutions & Variations:
- Use mojo-marinated pork if you want more authentic Cuban flavor.
- Swap Swiss cheese with provolone if preferred.
- Add a thin layer of mojo sauce for extra tang and garlic punch.
🧊 Storage Tips:
- Store leftovers in the fridge, wrapped or in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven or toaster oven at 300°F until warm.
Let me know if you’d like a mojo pork recipe to go with it or want to scale this up for a party!