My mom would make these Cuban burgers when we would visit her in Florida. They are a take on the real Cuban sandwich. My kids love them. My boys could eat two of these monsters in one sitting. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Cuban Sandwich Burgers
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Cuban Sandwich Burgers
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- 8 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 4 thin slices deli ham
- 4 thin sandwich pickle slices
Directions
- Prepare grill for medium heat. Place a large cast-iron skillet on grill grates.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; spread over cut sides of buns. Place burgers on bun bottoms; top with Swiss cheese, ham, pickles and bun tops. Using oven mitts, carefully place preheated skillet on sandwiches. Grill sandwiches, covered, until buns are browned and cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 sandwich: 690 calories, 44g fat (12g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 1706mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.
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