CUBAN SANDWICH BURGERS

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My mom would make these Cuban burgers when we would visit her in Florida. They are a take on the real Cuban sandwich. My kids love them. My boys could eat two of these monsters in one sitting. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 hamburger buns, split
8 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 thin slices deli ham
4 thin sandwich pickle slices

Steps:

Prepare grill for medium heat. Place a large cast-iron skillet on grill grates., In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes on each side. , Combine mayonnaise, mustard, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; spread over cut sides of buns. Place burgers on bun bottoms; top with Swiss cheese, ham, pickles and bun tops. Using oven mitts, carefully place preheated skillet on sandwiches. Grill sandwiches, covered, until buns are browned and cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Fat 44g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.