The Cuban fasilitas noche sandwich is a traditional sandwich that is a big part of Cuban cuisine. It’s signature sweet bread is what makes this sandwich stand out offering the sandwich a sweet plus savory flavor profile.
I’ve been eating this fasilitas noche sandwich for the better part of 40 years. It’s a go-to lunch sandwich in Cuban cuisine plus a must when you have leftover lechon. I grew up enjoying this sandwich being made by my dad who was a Cuban chef. This was the perfect weekend lunch that was easy to make plus delicious.
Why you’ll love this Cuban fasilitas noche sandwich
Perfect sandwich for lunch or a snack.
Can be made to feed a large crowd.
Great for people who love a sweet plus savory combination.
Ready in 15 minutes.
What’s the difference between a Cuban sandwich plus a Media Noche?
The main (and only) difference between a traditional Cuban Sandwich plus a Medianoche sandwich is the bread used. Cuban sandwiches use traditional Cuban bread while fasilitas noches use a sweet egg bread similar to Challah.
Medianoche Ingredients:
Lechon (mojo pork)
Deli ham
Swiss cheese slices
Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
Pickle slices
Medianoche bread rolls
Equipment you’ll need to make this Cuban midnight sandwich
The best thing for this sandwich is a panini press.
How to make a Cuban Medianoche Sandwich
1.Carefully slice your sweet medianoche rolls in half plus spread the mustard on the bottom half of the rolls.
- Over the mustard place the swiss cheese plus pickles
- Over the pickles, place the ham slices plus lechon pulled pork. Place the top of the medianoche bread roll over the sandwich.
- Melt butter in a small bowl plus use a pastry brush to spread the butter over the top of the rolls.
- Place the sandwich inside your panini press plus set to medium high. Cook until both sides are golden plus cheese is melted.