Nif's Cuban Sandwich

• loaf French bread↗1

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• butter↗1 tablespoon

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• yellow mustard, to taste↗
• slices ham↗8

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• slices swiss cheese↗8

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• pickles, slices (we used spicy dill)↗8

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• half English cucumber, sliced
• salt & pepper
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon

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Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut French loaf lengthwise.

2. 2

   Spread butter on top and bottom. Generously add mustard, don't be shy!

3. 3

   Layer ham, cheese, pickles and cucumber. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Put top on the sandwich and cut into 3 or 4 equal pieces.

5. 5

   Heat pan to medium-high temperature.

6. 6

   Baste top of one section with olive oil and place oiled side down in pan. Baste other side with olive oil.

7. 7

   OR Heat sandwich press or plancha to medium-high. Only use the flat side, no grooves on this sandwich! Close until toasted and cheese is melted!

8. 8

   For pan - Place heavy item on top of sandwich - I used 2 nested pots. Toast for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn sandwich over and toast for another 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Turn the heat down and put a lid on the pan to finish the melting. I can see how a sandwich press might do a better job because it's not easy to heat through if you have too many layers.

11. 11

    Cut each sandwich diagonally and enjoy!