Cuban Sandwich

A warm, pressed grab-and-go sandwich layered with pulled pork, turkey ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on a whole grain-rich bun. Each serving provides 31 g protein and 3 g dietary fiber.  

Credits as: 2 oz eq whole grain-rich grain and 2.25 oz eq meat/meat alternate  

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Instructions

1. Thaw pork and turkey ham overnight.
2. Preheat convection over to 400° F. Line sheet pans and spray with non-stick spray.
3. Cut cheese slices in half diagonally to create triangles.
4. Build sandwiches. Open buns and spread a 1/2 tbsp mustard to cover both cut sides. On the bottom half of the bun, layer 1.5 oz turkey ham, a #16 disher (2 oz) pulled pork, 4 pickles, and 2 triangles of Swiss cheese. Place top half of bun on top of cheese.
5. Spray sandwiches with non-stick spray and place another sheet pan on top of the sandwiches to mimic a sandwich press. Gently push the pan down to press.
6. Bake 10-12 minutes until the buns are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
7. Serve one sandwich to each student. Cut in half diagonally for a pretty presentation.