Description
These Cuban Sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Cuban sandwich made with Hawaiian sweet rolls, thinly sliced deli ham, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and a flavorful mustard-butter sauce, baked to golden perfection. They are perfect for parties or a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 count Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls
- 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
- 2-1/2 cups cooked pulled pork
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
- 30 dill pickle chips drained
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
Seasoning Butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Slice rolls: Unwrap the rolls. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice horizontally through all the rolls in one go, keeping the individual rolls connected. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
- Make mustard sauce and spread: In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and 3 tablespoons of melted (but slightly cooled) butter. Mix until smooth. Spread half the sauce over the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish. Spread the remaining sauce on the cut side of the top half of the rolls.
- Assemble layers: Layer half the Swiss cheese slices on the bottom rolls. Add the ham, followed by the pulled pork, then the pickles. Top with the remaining Swiss cheese. Press down gently to create an even layer.
- Bake bottom layers: Bake without the top rolls for 10 minutes.
- Add top rolls and prepare seasoning butter: Remove from the oven and place the top rolls over the cheese. In another small bowl, mix the remaining 5 tablespoons of melted butter with minced garlic, minced onion, poppy seeds, and sea salt flakes. Stir to combine.
- Brush and bake covered: Brush the seasoning butter mixture over the top and sides of the rolls using a pastry brush. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Final bake and rest: Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the rolls are golden and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Slice the rolls apart with a sharp knife and serve promptly. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you can find pre-cooked, seasoned, and shredded pork at your grocery store, it makes this recipe super easy! Check near the rotisserie chicken. If unavailable, you can cook and shred pork in a slow cooker or double the ham instead. Don’t use pre-cooked pork in BBQ sauce.
- Sea salt flakes are large, so you can’t substitute them directly with fine salt. If using fine/table salt, add just a small pinch instead.
- These Cuban Sliders are best fresh, but you can store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge. They will get softer and a bit soggy over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
