WeightWatchers Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Embark on a flavorful journey with the Weight Watchers Cuban Sandwich recipe. This iconic sandwich is a culinary masterpiece, offering a symphony of tastes and textures that will transport you to the streets of Havana. Picture layers of succulent roasted pork, thinly sliced ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all nestled between two slices of crusty Cuban bread. The tangy zip of yellow mustard and the refreshing crunch of pickles add the perfect balance to each bite. This sandwich is a delicious fusion of savory and tangy flavors that harmonize beautifully, leaving your taste buds in awe.

Not only does this Cuban Sandwich captivate your senses, but it also offers health benefits. With lean protein from the pork and ham, it provides a satisfying and nutritious meal option. The whole grain Cuban bread adds fiber, and the pickles provide a burst of zesty goodness. Indulge in this mouth-watering delight, savoring the combination of flavors while nourishing your body with its wholesome ingredients.

This one’s for Brittany, who requested a Cuban sandwich recipe!

Weight Watchers Cuban Sandwich recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
4 (3-ounce) hoagie rolls, cut in half lengthwise
8 slices of smoked turkey
8 (3/4-ounce) slices low-fat Swiss cheese
8 sandwich-length pickle slices
cooking spray

For the garlic Dijon butter
1 whole head garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons butter, softened

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. To prepare the butter: remove the white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves); drizzle with oil.
3. Wrap the garlic head in foil. Bake at 350° F for about 1 hour; let cool for 10 minutes.
4. Separate the garlic cloves; squeeze to extract the garlic pulp. Discard the skins.
5. In a small bowl, combine the garlic pulp, butter and Dijon mustard; set aside.
6. To prepare the sandwiches: scoop out the inside of the roll halves, leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
7. Spread about 2 teaspoons garlic butter over the cut sides of the top and bottom halves of each roll.
8. Arrange the turkey, pickles and cheese evenly on the bottom halves of the rolls; top with the top halves.
9. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray.
10. Add 2 sandwiches to the pan. Place a cast-iron or heavy skillet on top of the sandwiches, pressing gently to flatten.
11. Grill for about 4 minutes on each side (or until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted).
12. Repeat the procedure with the remaining 2 sandwiches.
13. Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally, and serve immediately.

One serving is 1/2 sandwich.

How many Weight Watchers points in Cuban sandwich recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 187 calories, 10.5g fat, 0.7g fiber

Originally posted 2008-06-18 14:33:28.