Cuban Deviled Eggs Huevos Cubano Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut in half lengthwise; remove the yolks.
• In a small bowl, mash the yolks and add mayonnaise to make a thick paste.
• Mash in the salt, pepper, mustard powder, half the cheese, and lime juice.
• Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Use a spoon to place the yolk mixture back into the egg halves.
• Make the sauce by sautéing the onion and green pepper in olive oil until limp.
• Add the minced garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato sauce and cook briefly; taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
• Place the stuffed eggs in a lightly buttered shallow baking dish or cake pan.
• Pour the sauce over the stuffed eggs and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts and browns slightly.
• Sprinkle the top of the dish with fresh chopped cilantro.
• Serve hot over rice or with bread or toast.

Steps:

• At least 2 days before serving time, prepare jalapeños, if desired: place peppers in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, warm vinegar, onion and salt over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve salt. Pour liquid over jalapeños and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days and up to 2 weeks.
• To make aioli in a food processor combine egg yolks, garlic and mustard. With motor running, add oils in a slow, steady stream. Blend in the lemon juice and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• When you are ready to make sandwiches, seed 2 jalapeños and cut lengthwise into thin strips (alternatively, you can use purchased pickled jalapeños). Warm roasted pork in a microwave or small skillet. Spread the inside of the baguettes with aioli. Divide remaining ingredients (except oil) among 4 sandwiches, layering cheese, jalapeños, prosciutto and pork. Top with remaining baguette half.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Place a second skillet, preferably a cast-iron one, over high heat at the same time (it should be slightly smaller than the first skillet). When pans are very hot, add oil to the larger skillet. Place each sandwich in oil (cut sandwiches in half if they do not fit), and press second skillet on top, weighing it down with a heavy item to flatten. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes a side.