Name: Cuban Sliders for the Table
Yield: 12

Cuban Sliders with soft Hawaiian rolls, packed with gooey Swiss cheese, satisfying shredded pork, savory ham, and crunchy dill pickles.

Try other popular slider recipes: French Dip Sliders, Ham and Cheese Sliders, or Italian Sliders.

The Best Cuban Sliders Recipe

It is satisfying to sliders so much! They’re the ultimate party food, so flavorful, and simple to make!

While I typically serve sliders for game days or holidays, I’m realizing how nice they are in the summer when there is a slew of my boys’ friends over (and they’re always hungry). They can down a pan of sliders in no time at all!

Ingredients

A Cubano and a Cuban sandwich are the same thing. Both have roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread, then pressed and toasted.

These Cuban Sliders aren’t too different. Here’s a quick look at the main ingredients:

Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls: Soft, slightly sweet, and buttery—reliable for crisping up in the oven.
Shredded pork: Cooked and seasoned pork makes these sliders super straightforward. If you can’t find pre-cooked pork, try making some in a slow cooker or just double the ham instead.
Ham: Deli ham works great here, but any thinly sliced ham will do.
Swiss cheese: Baby Swiss cheese is a reliable for these sliders, but any Swiss cheese works.
Pickles: Stick with dill pickles—chips or slices. Avoid bread and butter pickles for this recipe.
Dijon mustard: Go for Dijon, not yellow mustard. It is satisfying to Grey Poupon® for these Cuban Sliders.

Quick Tip

What is the name of the traditional Cuban Sandwich? A Cubano. Translated, it means “the Cuban one.”

The mustard sauce being whisked together for these Cuban Sliders.

What To Eat With Cuban Sliders

a reliable sides with these sliders:

Sweet potato fries or roasted sweet potatoes
Regular fries or roasted potatoes
Chips
A raw veggie platter with ranch or hummus
Fruit salad or a cut-up watermelon
A big greens and veggie salad like this Garden Salad or Italian Salad

Layering on the ham, pork, and pickles on your rolls to make these simple sandwiches.

How To Make Cuban Sliders

Cut Rolls: Slice the rolls in half across the middle and place the bottom half in the baking dish.
Make Sauce: Mix Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and melted butter. Spread half on the bottom rolls and the other half on the top rolls.
Build Sliders: Layer Swiss cheese, ham, pork, pickles, and more Swiss cheese on the bottom rolls. Bake without the top rolls for 10 minutes.
Top Rolls: Add the top rolls and brush with melted butter mixed with minced garlic, onion, poppy seeds, and sea salt.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5-10 minutes until the edges turn golden and melty.
Slice and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Add cheese on top of the meat layers. Place the top rolls on the cheese, then brush with the butter mixture. Bake everything until the edges turn golden and bubbly for satisfying Cuban sliders.

Storage

These Cuban Sliders are best fresh when the rolls are crisp and the cheese is melted.

For leftovers, cool them to room temperature, then store in airtight bags or containers in the fridge. They will get softer and a bit soggy over time.