FOOD NEWS
Spice Up That Dull Old Hot Dog And Turn It Into A Cuban Sandwich
By Stacie Adams
Cuban sandwiches combine Swiss cheese, roasted pork, ham, mustard, and pickles. For a convenient twist on the traditional, try using a hot dog instead of pork.
Cut your hot dog in half lengthwise to remain flat on your sandwich bread. Look for dogs that include whole meats and that lack synthetic preservatives.
Cuban sandwiches are made using a sandwich press, but anyone with two skillets can make it. Set your stovetop to medium-high and lightly cook the halved hot dogs and ham.
Once warmed, prepare your bread by adding the mustard and Swiss cheese. Next, place the cooked hot dogs, ham, and pickles on the bottom slice of bread.
Assemble the sandwich, butter the exterior, place it back into the heated skillet, then use another skillet to flatten it. Flip the sandwich once to get a nice crust on the bread.
Cuban sandwiches take about five minutes to cook, and you'll know it's ready when the Swiss cheese melts. At this point, your hot dog-based Cuban sandwich is ready to enjoy.