Recipes Cuisine Latin American Caribbean Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich 4.7 (183) 151 Reviews 26 Photos This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba. This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and now works at a Cuban cafeteria here in Miami. This sandwich is best served with fried plantain chips and a cold mamey milkshake! Submitted by Pretty Pink Bullets Updated on February 6, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 26 26 26 26 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Total Time: 23 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 sandwiches Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 4 sweet bread rolls ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup prepared mustard 1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham 1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked pork 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese 1 cup dill pickle slices 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions Split the sandwich rolls in half, and spread mustard and mayonnaise liberally onto the cut sides. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios On each sandwich, place and equal amount of Swiss cheese, ham and pork in exactly that order. Place a few pickles onto each one, and put the top of the roll onto the sandwich. Brush the tops with melted butter. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Press each sandwich in a sandwich press heated to medium-high heat. If a sandwich press is not available, use a large skillet over medium-high heat, and press the sandwiches down using a sturdy plate or skillet. Some indoor grills may be good for this also. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping sandwiches pressed. If using a skillet, you may want to flip them once for even browning. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Slice diagonally and serve hot. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 264 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 1453 Calories 88g Fat 69g Carbs 92g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 1453 % Daily Value * Total Fat 88g 113% Saturated Fat 37g 184% Cholesterol 275mg 92% Sodium 3309mg 144% Total Carbohydrate 69g 25% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Total Sugars 4g Protein 92g 184% Vitamin C 41mg 45% Calcium 966mg 74% Iron 6mg 32% Potassium 1115mg 24% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.