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Cuban Sliders

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30 Minute Pull-Apart Cuban Sliders

Cuban sliders are a fun, finger-food spin on a classic hot sandwich. Perfect as a shareable appetizer or easily made into a filling lunch or dinner, these Cuban pork sliders are versatile, tangy, hearty, and super tasty!

If you’re a fan of my hot Italian sliders or chicken parm sliders, you’re sure to fall in love with these ooey gooey Cuban sliders!

Also made on a sheet of sweet Hawaiian sandwich rolls, these cuban sandwich sliders are stuffed with sweet and savory pork, melty swiss cheese, sliced pickles, and are topped with an easy but delicious mustard sauce.

The combination of sweet, salty, tangy, and meaty flavors is simply to-die-for!

Cuban Slider sandwiches with pork, ham, swiss, pickles, and mustard on hawaiian rolls.

These handheld sliders are the mini version of the ever-popular Cubano sandwich.

Their shareable size makes them the perfect appetizer or grab-and-go snack. Heck, you could even use these little sandwiches as meal prep or add your favorite sides and call it a meal!

You might as well start off by making a double batch of these Cuban sliders because I guarantee they’ll be devoured before you can ask if anyone wants seconds. 

Cuban Sliders Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Ingredients for Cuban Sliders: hawaiian rolls, dill pickles, sliced ham, butter, shredded roast pork, Swiss, and yellow mustard.
  • Hawaiian Sandwich Rolls—These sweet dinner rolls come in sheet form, making it easy to quickly assemble a big batch of these sliders.
  • Shredded Roast Pork—Freshly made, store-bought, or leftovers will all work equally well!
  • Sliced Ham—Because the only thing better than one kind of pork is two!
  • Swiss Cheese—This mild, slightly bitter cheese brings a nice balance to the sweetness of the ham and Hawaiian sandwich rolls.
  • Sliced Pickles—Add tang and a pleasant crunch. 
  • Mustard Sauce—A simple combination of melted butter and yellow mustard is used to glaze these baked sliders.

Equipment You’ll Need

You can make this easy cuban sliders recipe with just a few pieces of common kitchen equipment! You’ll need a 9”x13” casserole dish, a bread knife, a small saucepan, a whisk, a pastry brush, and some tin foil.

How to Make Cuban Sliders

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below. 

Step 1. Using a serrated bread knife, cut the sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of the rolls into a greased casserole dish.

Hawaiian rolls in casserole dish.

Step 2. Layer the shredded pork, ham, swiss cheese, and pickles onto the roll bottoms. Use the top half of the rolls to cover the sandwich fillings. Set aside.

Four image collage of ingredients added to slider rolls: roast pork, deli ham, swiss cheese, and pickles.

Step 3: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter and yellow mustard. Mix until smooth.

Two image collage of butter and mustard in a sauce pan before and after melting and mixing.

Step 4: Use a pastry brush to gently brush the assembled sliders with the mustard sauce.

Topping the buns with mustard butter sauce.

Step 5: Cover the casserole dish with tinfoil and bake the Cuban sliders until the sauce has fully absorbed and the top of each roll is slightly brown.

Baked Cuban Slider Casserole

Step 6: Allow your cuban pork sliders to cool slightly before slicing, serving, and enjoying!

Spatula pulling a slider up out of baking dish.

Storage

Refrigerator: Leftovers can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezer: Wrap any leftover Cuban sliders in tin foil and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

To reheat: I recommend using the microwave or an air fryer to reheat these sliders.

Expert Tips and Tricks

  • For extra cheesy Cuban sliders, try adding an additional ½ cup of shredded cheese. Additional swiss, mozzarella or a mild cheddar would all be delicious.
  • Not a fan of mustard? No worries! You can skip the mustard sauce and glaze your sliders with melted butter or mayo instead.
  • If you’re having a hard time finding Hawaiian sandwich rolls, you can use your favorite homemade roll recipe instead. Just be sure to bake the rolls into a sheet!
Hawaiian roll cuban sliders stacked on top of one another served on a red plate with a pickle.

Recipe Variations

The sky’s the limit when it comes to how you can customize these Cuban sliders! Feel free to switch up the type of meat, cheese, toppings, and sauce you use. Below are a few ideas to get those creative culinary juices flowing!

  • Save a little time and swap out the pork for all sliced ham. The resulting sliders will be a bit sweeter, but still super yummy!
  • Not a fan of swiss cheese? Mozzarella, Monterey jack, cheddar, or provolone would all be good substitutions.
  • If you love a good loaded sandwich, you could easily add lettuce, tomatoes, and onion to the top of these sliders. 
  • Try adding some fun spices to your mustard sauce! Garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red chilis, and poppy seeds are all popular additions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Cuban sliders the same as a Cubano?

Basically, yes! Cubanos are made by layering roast pork, ham, and swiss cheese between two slices of Cuban bread. These Hawaiianm roll Cuban sliders are essentially a slice and share version of this popular sandwich.

How do you keep Cuban sliders from getting soggy?

I’ve personally never had an issue with this; if you find that your hawaiian roll cuban sliders are a bit soggy, it’s probably because they didn’t bake for long enough. Simply try popping them back in the oven for a few minutes! Additionally, you can try toasting the Hawaiian rolls first or halve the amount of mustard sauce you use.

What do you serve with Cuban sliders?

These Cuban pork sliders are a fun finger food and make the perfect addition to any appetizer spread. If you’re wanting to turn these sliders into a full-blown meal, I recommend serving them with fresh fruits or veggies, potato chips, extra pickles, fries, or a side salad.

Don’t miss these other finger food faves

  • Cheesy spinach dip bites
  • Buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers
  • Pretzel dogs
  • Fried pickle spears
  • Spaghetti and meatball cups
Cuban Slider sandwiches with pork, ham, swiss, pickles, and mustard on hawaiian rolls.

Cuban Sliders

Cuban sliders are a fun, finger-food spin on a classic hot sandwich. Perfect as a shareable appetizer or easily made into a filling lunch or dinner, these Cuban sliders are versatile, tangy, hearty, and super tasty!
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Jaclyn Shimmel
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Ingredients

  • 1 12 pack Hawaiian rolls
  • 2-3 cups shredded roast pork
  • ½ pound sliced ham
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • ⅓ cup sliced pickles
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ⅓ cup butter or more as desired

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Using a large serrated knife, slice slider buns in half through the middle to separate the tops from the bottoms. Place the bottom halves in the casserole dish. 
  • Layer on the shredded pork, ham, swiss cheese, and pickles.
  • Cover the sandwich fillings with the top of the sandwich sheet.
  • In a small saucepan, melt together the butter and yellow mustard, stirring until completely smooth.
  • Pour butter sauce over the sandwiches, using a pastry brush to ensure an even coating.
  • Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, until sandwich tops are lightly browned and butter sauce is absorbed into the rolls.
  • Slice into individual sandwiches and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 331kcal

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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30 Minute Pull-Apart Cuban Sliders
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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 04/20/2022
Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: Party food

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  1. Anonymous says

    08/21/2022 at 1:14 am

    Authentic Cuban sandwiches originated in Tampa. They include salami. Cubans and Italians worked together and shared their lunch meat… hence the creation of the Cuban sandwich. Substituting anything but Cuban bread and original ingredients is like putting green peppers on a cheese steak. No Nada negative never.

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