Best 8 Cuban Style Burgers With Grilled Ham Cheese Recipes

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When it comes to a taste of Cuba, nothing beats a well-crafted Cuban-style burger with grilled ham and cheese. This scrumptious sandwich combines the deliciousness of a juicy burger with the added flavors of grilled ham and cheese, creating a mouthwatering experience like no other. Whether you're looking to impress your friends and family at a backyard barbecue or simply want to treat yourself to a delightful meal, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate Cuban-style burger with grilled ham and cheese.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CUBAN-STYLE BURGERS ON THE GRILL



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground chuck
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup best-quality mayonnaise
3 cloves roasted garlic, pureed
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 soft, classic hamburger buns
8 slices thinly sliced Swiss cheese
4 slices thinly sliced smoked ham
2 dill pickles, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high. Form the meat into 4 (1/4-inch thick) burgers. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on both sides for medium doneness. When the burgers are done, remove from the heat and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise and roasted garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread both sides of each bun with mayonnaise and mustard. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom portion of each bun, place the burger on top of the cheese, then top the cheese with a slice of ham and another slice of cheese, and finally, the pickle slices. Place the tops of the bun over the pickles, wrap the burgers in aluminum foil, and place them on the grill. Using a heavy pan or a brick wrapped in foil, press down on the burgers for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Lower the lid on the grill and continue grilling for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the bun has become pressed and firm.

PRESSED CUBAN-STYLE BURGER



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chuck
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup best quality mayonnaise
3 cloves roasted garlic, pureed
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 hamburger buns
4 slices thinly sliced smoked ham
8 slices thinly sliced Swiss cheese
2 dill pickles, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Form the meat into 4 (1/4-inch thick) burgers. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides and cook in a saute pan over high heat to medium doneness, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Combine the mayonnaise and roasted garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread both sides of each bun with mayonnaise and mustard.
  • Place a slice of cheese on the bottom portion of each bun, place the burger on top of the cheese, then top the burger with a slice of ham then another slice of cheese then the pickle slices. Place the tops of the bun over the pickles and cook on a sandwich press or wrap the burgers in aluminum foil and cook in a hot skillet over high heat with a heavy skillet placed on top of the burger to press the sandwich. Cook until golden brown and cheese has melted.

CUBAN-STYLE BURGERS WITH GRILLED HAM & CHEESE



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Provided by James McNair

Categories     Sandwich     Beef     Cheese     Mustard     Fourth of July     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Meat     Ground Beef     Ham     Tailgating     Family Reunion     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Monterey Jack     Cumin

Yield Makes 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 17

Patties
1 pound freshly ground sirloin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
5 dashes tabasco Pepper Sauce
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack
4 slices baked ham
4 thick slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 large sesame seed buns, split and brushed with butter
Mustard-Pickle Spread
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
1/4 cup yellow American mustard
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
  • 2. To make the spread, combine the relish and mustards in a small bowl and stir to blend.
  • Set aside.
  • 3. To make the patties, combine the sirloin, garlic, chile powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper sauce in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Handling the meat as little as possible to avoid compacting it, mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form the portions into patties to fit the buns.
  • 4. When the grill is ready, brush the grill rack with vegetable oil. Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, until done to preference, 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium. Just before the patties are done, turn a second time and place a ham slice and a cheese slice on top of each patty. During the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
  • 5. To assemble the burgers, spread the pickle spread over the cut sides of the buns. On each bun bottom, place a patty. Add the bun tops and serve.

CUBAN SANDWICH BURGERS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 690 calories, Fat 44g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

GRILLED HAM BURGERS



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My family loves my ham loaf, so I decided to make the ham loaf mixture into patties and grill them-it was an instant hit. Adding the arugula gives these burgers a peppery bite and honey mustard dressing adds just the right sweet and sour flavor. -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds fully cooked boneless ham
3/4 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple plus 3 tablespoons juice
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
8 slices Swiss cheese (1 ounce each)
8 kaiser rolls, split
2 large tomatoes, cut in sixteen 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing
1-1/2 cups fresh baby arugula, packed
Additional honey mustard salad dressing, optional

Steps:

  • Pulse ham in food processor until finely ground. Combine with pork, eggs, cracker crumbs, brown sugar, pineapple and juice, mustard and cloves. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight patties. Using fingertips, make a shallow indentation in center of each patty so it remains flat while grilling. Refrigerate 1 hour., Grill burgers, covered, on a greased rack over medium-high direct heat for 5-6 minutes; turn and grill another 3-4 minutes. Add a slice of cheese to each burger; grill, covered, until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes more. Remove from heat when a thermometer reads 160°., Place a burger on bottom half of each roll; add two tomato slices. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey mustard dressing. Divide arugula evenly among rolls; top each burger with a few sprigs. Replace top half of roll. If desired, serve with additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 1430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

GRILLED CUBAN SANDWICH



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Once I made Cuban bread needed to find an authentic Cuban Sandwich recipe, it's mostly a fancy ham and cheese sandwich served on a Cuban Bread. Found this one on epicurious.com and it's simple and good

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Ham

Time 20m

Yield 8 sandwiches, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf Cuban bread, sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons yellow mustard (to taste)
1 1/2 lbs boiled ham, sliced
1 1/2 lbs roasted pork, sliced
1 lb swiss cheese, sliced
1 cup dill pickle slices (to taste)

Steps:

  • Assemble the sandwich.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of the butter on one half of the bread loaf and a thin layer of mustard on the other. Place 1 to 2 layers of ham, pork, cheese, and, finally, pickles on the buttered bread and top with the mustard-spread bread.
  • Wrap the sandwich in foil.
  • Smear the remaining butter all over the outside of the sandwich and wrap it completely in aluminum foil.
  • Press and grill the sandwich.
  • Heat your grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450°F) and continuing.
  • Before grilling the sandwich, press down on it with your hands to flatten it. Place the wrapped, flattened sandwich on the grill and top with a brick, grill press, or any other heavy, heat-resistant object. Close the lid and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Remove the wrapped sandwich from the grill and take off the foil. Return the sandwich to the grill and grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until both pieces of bread are crispy and golden brown.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Remove the sandwich from the grill and cut at an angle into small sandwich wedges (triangles). Place on a large platter and serve while still hot.
  • NOTES:.
  • The loaf sandwich can be prepared and wrapped in foil a few hours in advance. Press and grill right before serving.
  • Instead of plan mustard I like to mix mustard, mayonnaise and some cayenne pepper together to give it a little more flavor.

GRILLED SANDWICHES (CUBAN STYLE)



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My version of Cuban sandwiches. I used Barb Gertz's Recipe #56080 in the sandwiches and they came out fabulous! This is a hearty sandwich thats crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. The pickles are a must!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Portuguese rolls
4 tablespoons butter
chicken or pork roast
1/2 lb sliced swiss cheese
sliced dill pickle
Dijon mustard
mayonnaise (or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce)

Steps:

  • Preheat the griddle.
  • Add mustard to one side and mayonnaise to to the other cut side of the rolls.
  • Build each sandwich with the roasted turkey, pork, cheese, and pickles.
  • Spread outside of roll with butter.
  • Place the sandwich on the hot griddle, cover with a cookie sheet, and place heavy iron skillet or sandwich press to flatten.
  • Grill the sandwich for a few minutes on each side.
  • Slice in half diagonally and serve.

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE WAFFLE SANDWICHES



Grilled Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches image

Sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and arugula sandwiched between cheesy toasted waffles are grilled until melty make a delicious twist on a classic sandwich.

Provided by Farmland

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 (16 ounce) package Farmland® Deli-Style Sliced Ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
½ cup arugula or spinach leaves
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar, basil, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, milk, shredded cheese, and oil. Stir just until moistened. Add batter to a preheated, lightly greased waffle iron and bake according to manufacturer's directions. When done, use a fork to lift waffle off waffle iron. Repeat with remaining batter. You should have 8 4-inch waffles.
  • For each sandwich, spread waffles with mustard. Layer ham, sliced cheese, and arugula on half of the waffles. Top with remaining waffles, spread side down.
  • Heat a griddle or 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add butter until melted. Add sandwiches. Cook for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted, turning once.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your burgers.
  • Don't overcook the burgers. They should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality bun. A stale or dry bun will ruin your burger.
  • Load up the burgers with your favorite toppings. Cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion are all classic choices.
  • Serve the burgers immediately. This will help to keep them juicy and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Cuban-style burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a casual get-together or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a burger that is sure to impress your friends and family. So, what are you waiting for? Fire up the grill and get started!

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