Cuban Sliders with Mojo Pork

Get ready to blow everyone’s minds with these ridiculously good Cuban sliders!

These aren’t your average party snacks – we’re talking about pull-apart perfection with mojo-marinated pork, melty Swiss cheese, and that perfect pickle crunch all nestled in sweet Hawaiian rolls.

The magic happens when that buttery top gets golden and crispy while the cheese melts into pure heaven underneath.

Think of them as bite-sized Cuban sandwiches that’ll have your guests fighting over the last one.

Trust me, make a double batch because these disappear faster than you can say “medianoche.”

Ingredients

For the Sliders:

• 1 lb Cuban Roast Pork, cooked and shredded
• 12 Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 12 ounces thinly sliced sweet ham
• 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
• 8 ounces dill pickle slices
• Melted butter for brushing
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and brush a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter. This prevents sticking and adds extra flavor to the bottom of your sliders. Set the prepared dish aside while you assemble.
2. Slice the Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls lengthwise to separate the top half from the bottom half. The rolls usually come stuck together in a block – don’t break them up individually, just slice the entire thing lengthwise with a sharp serrated knife. This keeps them connected for easy assembly and serving.
3. Place the bottom half of the sweet dinner rolls in your prepared baking dish. Spread the inside of the sweet rolls evenly with Dijon mustard using a pastry brush or offset spatula. Make sure to get mustard all the way to the edges for maximum flavor in every bite.
4. Layer the ingredients in this exact order for best results: first the thinly sliced sweet ham, then the Swiss cheese (this helps everything stick together), followed by the cooked and shredded Cuban roast pork, and finally the dill pickle slices. Place the top half of the dinner rolls on top, pressing down gently to compress the layers.
5. Brush the tops generously with melted butter – don’t skimp here! The butter creates that gorgeous golden-brown crust and helps the cheese melt perfectly. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has completely melted and the tops of the rolls are golden brown and toasty. You’ll know they’re done when the cheese is bubbling slightly around the edges and the tops sound hollow when tapped gently. Once you remove them from the oven, let them cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and separate them into 12 individual sliders using a sharp knife. Serve hot for the best cheese pull!

Smart Swaps

• Turkey instead of ham (1:1 ratio) – reduces sodium while keeping that meaty texture
• Provolone cheese instead of Swiss – melts beautifully and adds a sharper flavor

Make It Diabetes-Friendly

• Replace Hawaiian rolls with whole wheat slider buns (saves 8g carbs per serving, reducing total to 22g carbs per slider)
• Use reduced-sodium deli ham (cuts sodium by 40% without affecting taste)
• Serve 2 sliders instead of 3 per person to keep carbs under 45g per serving
• Pair with a mixed green salad to add fiber and slow glucose absorption
• The protein from pork and ham helps stabilize blood sugar naturally

Pro Tips

• Warm the shredded pork in a skillet with a splash of mojo marinade before assembling – brings back that fresh-cooked flavor