Elena Ruz (Cuban Turkey Tea Sandwich)

Name: Elena Ruz (Cuban Turkey Tea Sandwich)
Prep time: PT0D0H0M
Cook time: PT0D0H0M
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 1
Ingredients: 1 Cuban roll or brioche bun; 2 tbsp. cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp. strawberry jam; 3 oz. sliced turkey breast; 1 tbsp. unsalted butter

Serves
serves 1

TODD COLEMAN

By SAVEUR Editors

Published on March 19, 2011

Commonly served during merienda (afternoon tea) in Cuba, this sandwich of turkey, jam, and cream cheese on a roll is sweet and savory all in one.

Ingredients

1 Cuban roll or brioche bun
2 tbsp. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. strawberry jam
3 oz. sliced turkey breast
1 tbsp. unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1

Split roll, spread cream cheese on bottom half, and top with turkey. Spread jam on top half of roll and close sandwich. Heat butter in a 10″ skillet over medium heat; cook sandwich, weighing down with a cast-iron skillet and turning once, until golden brown and heated through, 3-4 minutes. Cut in half, and serve hot.