Description
These Mini Cubano Sandwich Skewers offer a fun and easy bite-sized take on the classic Cuban sandwich. Combining layers of ham, Swiss cheese, and kosher baby dill pickles, these skewers are perfect for parties, appetizers, or casual snacking. Served chilled with a tangy Dijon mustard and mayonnaise dipping sauce enhanced with a touch of onion powder, salt, and optional honey, they provide a delightful balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors in every skewer.
Ingredients
Scale
Skewers
- 26 Mini Wooden Skewers
- 7 oz. ham, sliced thick (or cubed)
- 6 oz. Swiss cheese cubes
- 26 Kosher baby dill pickles (from a 16 oz. jar)
Dipping Sauce
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ham: If using ham slices, cut each slice into 1 to 1½-inch strips to make them easier to skewer and bite-sized.
- Trim Pickles: Trim or cut your kosher baby dill pickles as needed to fit comfortably on the mini skewers alongside the ham and cheese.
- Assemble Skewers: Using the mini wooden skewers, thread one pickle, followed by folding the ham back and forth like a fan and threading it on, then add a cube of Swiss cheese. This folding technique helps create a layered and visually appealing skewer similar to the original Cubano sandwich layers.
- Make Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, onion powder, salt, and honey if using. Stir until smooth and well blended. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
- Serve: Arrange the skewers on a platter and serve chilled alongside the prepared mustard dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best flavor, use thick-sliced ham or quality deli ham to maintain the texture when folded.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the dipping sauce by increasing or omitting honey.
- These skewers can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to let the flavors meld.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the ham and mustard are gluten-free certified.
- Perfect for parties and easy to customize with additional layers like turkey or salami if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mini Cubano skewers, Cubano sandwich bites, party appetizers, ham and cheese skewers, easy no-cook appetizers
