Cuban Turkey and Ham Sandwiches

Culinary Setting
Professional
Meal Type
Lunch, Main Course, Entrée, Sandwich, Wrap
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
20
Cooking Style
Grill
Product
Deli Turkey, Turkey Ham

Ingredients

1 tbsp + 1 tsp red hot sauce

3/4 c mayonnaise

3/4 c mayonnaise

1/4 oz fresh mint, chopped

1/3 c + 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

5 oz minced shallots

1 tbsp ground cumin

40 Slices crusty white bread

1-1/4 lbs Swiss cheese, 4x4, sliced

1 lb + 14 oz DELI TURKEY BREAST, sliced

1 lb + 14 oz TURKEY HAM, sliced

10 oz unsalted butter, softened

Fruit salsa As needed

Directions

RED HOT MAYO SAUCE

Mix red hot sauce and 3/4 cup mayonnaise together.

Cover and hold for service in the refrigerator.

CUBAN SAUCE

Mix remaining 3/4 cup mayonnaise, mint, lime juice, shallots and cumin in a separate bowl. Cover and hold for service in the refrigerator.

ASSEMBLY

For each sandwich: spread 1/2 tablespoon red hot sauce mayo sauce on one slice of bread. On other slice of bread, spread 1 tablespoon Cuban sauce. Layer each sandwich with 1 ounce cheese, 1-1/2 ounces sliced turkey and 1-1/2 ounces sliced turkey ham.

Top with second bread slice. Butter exterior of both bread slices with 1/2 ounce butter.

Grill each sandwich on both sides until cheese melts and bread is golden brown. Serve with fruit salsa.