Cubano Sliders and Chicken Bacon Ranch Onion Rings

 

      I made these a year ago on a whim and Barb loved them.  Hopefully my luck holds.  A smaller version of the Original Cubano Sandwich utilizing King's Hawaiian rolls sliced sideways in order make a pack of 4 sliders.  The side dish is an innovative use of doughnut pans with savory ingredients to make some dipping onion rings (sort of).  Makes for a tasty dish without much effort.  Good summer food.  

Cubano Sliders

1 pack Hawaiian Rolls, divided into blocks of 4

8 tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch Cajun Secret Sauce

4 thin slices of Sweet ham

Roasted red peppers

½ pack Jimmy Dean Sage Pork Sausage 

4 slices Swiss Cheese

Dill stackers

Fry pork sausage into small, thin patties, about 3”

Set oven to 350°F. 

Cut the 4-block of rolls in half, intact and leave open-faced on a cutting board.

      Spread Hidden Valley Cajun Secret Sauce on both sides of each roll.

       Top the bottom side of each roll with 2 slices of cheese, 4 slices of pickles, 4 sausage pieces slices, 4 pieces of ham, 2 peppers, and 2 more slices of cheese.  These should cover the entire flat.  

      Return top half and firm down.  

      Place a skillet on the stove over medium heat and melt the rest of butter in the pan.

      Place the 4-roll block in pan and press it with a bacon press or small cast iron pan then place in the oven until crispy on both sides and the cheese melts. You may need to flip the sandwich halfway through the cooking process, about 6-8 minutes.  Cut and serve into 4 sliders. 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Onion Rings

1 donut pan or small multiple bundt tray

1 onion, sliced into rings

1 cup dried, crunchy bacon

1 cup chicken

2 cups grated cheddar

Dry Hidden Valley Ranch shaker

      Layer ingredients in each ring in order of cheese, onion rings, chopped chicken, crunchy bacon, dry Ranch, and more cheese. 

      Bake in oven at 400F for 20 minutes.  Serve with Ranch or your choice of Dipping Sauce.  

      Barb and I once again really loved the Cubano Sliders, but the 'onion rings' weren't as lucky.  We found them to be chewy and not adding any real flavor to the meal.  

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