Toasted Cuban Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• chipotle mayonnaise:
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup diced green onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground chipotle peppers
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• fillings:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 sweet onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 jalapeno peppers cut into rings, divided
• 4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
• 1/4 cup sweet hot mustard, divided
• 1/2 pound sliced swiss cheese, divided
• 1/2 pound sliced deli roast lamb loin, divided
• 1/2 pound sliced ham, divided
• 2 dill pickles, cut into strips lengthwise - divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, ground chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic basil spread, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. stir until combined. cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 500 degrees f (260 degrees c).
• heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. stir onions, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the hot oil until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. add half the jalapeno pepper rings and cook until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. reserve remaining jalapeno rings.
• spread each ciabatta roll with 1 tablespoon sweet hot mustard and 2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise. evenly divide the swiss cheese slices, slices of lamb loin, ham, dill pickles, and remaining jalapeno rings among the four sandwiches. top with cooked onion mixture.
• place sandwiches a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted and warm, 4 to 5 minutes.