Midnight Sandwich Recipes

CLASSIC CUBAN MIDNIGHT (MEDIANOCHE) SANDWICH

Steps:

• Split the sandwich rolls in half, and spread mustard and mayonnaise liberally onto the cut sides. On each sandwich, place and equal amount of Swiss cheese, ham and pork in exactly that order. Place a few pickles onto each one, and put the top of the roll onto the sandwich. Brush the tops with melted butter.
• Press each sandwich in a sandwich press heated to medium-high heat. If a sandwich press is not available, use a large skillet over medium-high heat, and press the sandwiches down using a sturdy plate or skillet. Some indoor grills may be good for this also. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping sandwiches pressed. If using a skillet, you may want to flip them once for even browning. Slice diagonally and serve hot.

MIDNIGHT SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Heat lightly oiled baking sheet and cast iron skillet in oven.
• Spread bottom halves of with mayo; spread top halves with mustard. Fill with pickles, cheese, roast pork and ham. Place on heated baking sheet. Brush tops with butter. Place heated skillet on tops of sandwiches to flatten slightly.
• Bake 5 min. or until sandwiches are crisp on both sides and heated through.

SUPER GRILLED "CUBAN" MIDNIGHT SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and Italian dressing.
• Spread mixture on hoagie rolls.
• Spread each roll with mustard.
• On each roll, arrange layers of turkey, ham, and cheese.
• Top each with dill pickle slices. Close sandwiches, and brush tops and bottoms with olive oil.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Place sandwiches in skillet. Cook sandwiches for 2 minutes, pressing down with a plate covered with aluminum foil. Flip, and cook 2 more minutes, more or less!

CUBAN MIDNIGHT SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Spread mixture on hoagie rolls. Spread each roll with mustard. On each roll, arrange layers of turkey, ham, and cheese. Top each with dill pickle slices. Close sandwiches, and brush tops and bottoms with olive oil.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Place sandwiches in skillet. Cook sandwiches for 2 minutes, pressing down with a plate covered with aluminum foil. Flip, and cook for 2 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove from heat, place on plates, and cut in half diagonally.

MEDIANOCHE (MIDNIGHT SANDWICH)

Steps:

• Spread both sides of each roll with mustard. Layer the bottom half with ham, pork, and cheese to cover the bread from end to end. Top with sliced pickles to taste. Brush the outside of the bread, both top and bottom, with butter.
• Heat a sandwich press over medium heat. Lightly brush the inside of the press with additional butter. Press the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the meats are warm, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Alternately, heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Create a press by wrapping a brick, heavy skillet, or can of soup in aluminum foil. Place the sandwich in the skillet and press down on the sandwich, turning once, until it is warmed through and the outside crust is golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Slice on the diagonal and serve.

MIDNIGHT TOAST

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until a little crispy along the edges but still soft, about 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and cut each slice in half.
• Meanwhile, throw the halved ciabatta roll into the toaster. Transfer to a plate cut-side up.
• Next, add the avocado to a bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roughly mash with a fork. Spread half of the mashed avocado on one half of the toasted ciabatta roll and the remaining mashed avocado on the other half of the roll. Season with more salt and pepper.
• Divide the bacon between the roll halves, then the peppers. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of sriracha over each half and enjoy!

CLASSIC CUBAN MIDNIGHT (MEDIANOCHE) SANDWICH

Steps:

• Split the sandwich rolls in half, and spread mustard and mayonnaise liberally onto the cut sides. On each sandwich, place and equal amount of Swiss cheese, ham and pork in exactly that order. Place a few pickles onto each one, and put the top of the roll onto the sandwich. Brush the tops with melted butter.
• Press each sandwich in a sandwich press heated to medium-high heat. If a sandwich press is not available, use a large skillet over medium-high heat, and press the sandwiches down using a sturdy plate or skillet. Some indoor grills may be good for this also. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping sandwiches pressed. If using a skillet, you may want to flip them once for even browning. Slice diagonally and serve hot.

MIDNIGHT EGGS AND CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Toast the bread, and while still hot, place on a plate and add one slice of cheese to each slice of toast.
• Melt the butter in a frying pan.
• Crack the egg into a bowl, fill one half of the egg shell with water and pour into the bowl.
• Add the Tabasco Sauce and whisk into a froth.
• Pour the beaten egg into the frying pan, and stir lightly until the egg has set.
• Pour the scrambled egg and the butter from the pan on one slice of the toast, place the other slice on top, and allow to cool.

MIDNIGHT SNACK AVOCADO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green onion to bacon; cook and stir until onion is soft and bacon is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toast. Spread mashed avocado onto one side of one piece of toast. Top avocado with tomato slices, sprouts, and bacon mixture; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place remaining slice of toast on top.

MIDNIGHT CARIBBEAN PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add beer, brown sugar, 8 garlic cloves, cumin, 5 teaspoons chipotle peppers, salt and pepper; cook and stir until combined., Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour onion mixture over meat. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 6-8 hours., Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, remaining 2 garlic cloves and chipotle peppers. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables and 1 cup juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return pork and reserved vegetables and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with avocado and mayonnaise mixture., Freeze option: Place shredded pork and vegetables in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently. Add a little broth if necessary.