Cuban Snack: Cubano Sliders with Garlic-Herb Aioli and Sweet Plantains
A flavorful cuban snack perfect for standard eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.
Allergens
Contains no common allergens unless specified.
Ingredients
- 12 small slider buns, sliced in half 8 oz thinly sliced roast pork 8 oz deli ham 8 slices Swiss cheese 8 dill pickle slices 4 small sweet plantains 3 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush plantains with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 20 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, cilantro, parsley, and lemon zest to create the garlic herb aioli. Set aside.
- Assemble sliders: Place a slice of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickle on each bottom half of the buns. Top with a generous spoonful of garlic herb aioli and the top half of the buns.
- Serve Cubano Sliders alongside sweet plantains, and enjoy your delicious Cuban Snack!
Chef’s Insight
The combination of flavors and textures in this dish creates a perfect balance that will satisfy your taste buds. The softness of the buns, crunchiness of pickles, and creaminess of aioli all come together beautifully.
Notes
Feel free to customize the sliders with your favorite types of meat or cheese, and enjoy this delicious Cuban Snack any time of day!