Pressed Cuban Sandwich Burger

A delicious twist on the classic Cuban sandwich, these Pressed Cuban Sandwich Burgers combine ground pork and ham with the flavors of traditional Cuban ingredients. The roasted garlic aioli adds a creamy and garlicky kick to the burger, making it a mouthwatering delight.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork
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• 1/2 lb ground ham
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• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
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• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
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• 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
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• 4 slices Swiss cheese
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• 4 hamburger buns
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• 2 cloves roasted garlic
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• 1 teaspoon cumin
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork and ground ham

Add breadcrumbs, cumin, salt, and pepper

Mix until well combined

Form the meat mixture into 4 burger patties

In a separate bowl, mix together yellow mustard and mayonnaise to create the sauce

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat

Brush the burger patties with olive oil and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each burger patty and let it melt

While the burgers are cooking, spread the roasted garlic on the hamburger buns

Assemble the burgers: Place a burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun

Top with dill pickle slices and a generous drizzle of the mustard-mayo sauce

Place the top half of the bun on top

Heat a panini press or a heavy skillet over medium heat

Press each burger sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is toasted, and the cheese is gooey

Serve your Pressed Cuban Sandwich Burgers hot, and enjoy!