Cuban Croissant Panini
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:470
Cuban Croissant Panini
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:470
Utilize baked or leftover croissants to create a twist on a classic Cuban panini.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Baked Croissant Pinched Sliced Margarine, 2.5 oz (32103) | 1 lb 14.00 oz | 12 each |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow mustard | 6 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Pulled pork carnitas | 1 lb 2.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Swiss cheese slices | 12 oz | 12 each |
| Dill pickle slices | 9 oz | 60 each |
| Deli ham slices | 12 oz | 36 each |
Instructions
- Prep
- Thaw baked croissants 30-45 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
- Assembly
Spread 1/2 Tbsp mustard on each of the inside pieces of the croissant.
Place bottom croissant piece on parchment-lined sheet pan; add 1/4 cup (approx. 1.5 oz) prepared pulled pork carnitas.
Place top croissant piece on sheet pan; layer on 1 slice Swiss cheese, 5 pickle slices and 3 slices of ham.
Bake open-faced to warm ingredients.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven |
325°F |
2-3 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
3-5 minutes |
- Finishing
Close sandwich and place on lightly greased panini press, preheated to 325°F.
Press closed and cook 2-3 minutes until toasted; serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- Try different spreads to change the flavor profile such as using Dijon or jalapeno mustard or horseradish.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories470
- Total Fat25g
- Protein26g
- Total Carbohydrate34g
- Sugars6g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 panini
Amount Per Serving Calories : 470
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 57% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1070mg | 45% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 6g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 26g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 3,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2
