Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Name: Cuban Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 loaves Italian, French or Cuban bread about 12 inches long each; 1 ounce unsalted butter; 1 ounce yellow mustard; 6 ounces Swiss cheese (8 slices); 12 ounces sweet (honey) deli ham (8 thin slices); 8 dill pickles slices; 12 ounces roast pork or pork tenderloin

A hearty and delicious combination of sweet ham, juicy tender pork, melted Swiss cheese, dill pickles with a nice bite from a slathering of yellow mustard.

Glycemic Load: 32.3 (High)

909 calories per serving

Serves: 8

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

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About This Calculation

Cuban Sandwich Recipe has a high glycemic load of 32.3 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are Italian or Cuban bread (GL 30.6), sweet honey deli ham (GL 1.7), yellow mustard (GL 0.0). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.