Easy, cheesy Miami cuban dip is a fun appetizer twist on the classic Cuban sandwich, completely with all of the signature flavors that make it so famous!
1large bread bowlcenter scooped out, (save fillings for dipping)
1slender Italian baguettesliced (for serving)
1packetgravy mix
1cupmilk
1 ½cupsshredded Swiss cheesedivided
5tablespoonsdill picklescoarsely chopped, divided
¼cupmayonnaise
1tablespoonprepared yellow mustard
1cupdeli-sliced roast porkcut into bite-size pieces
½cupcubed ham
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread on baking sheet. Cut an oval on top of bread and remove bread center to make room for the dip. Tear removed bread top and bread center into bite-size pieces. Set aside for serving.
Stir milk gradually into Gravy Mix with whisk in medium saucepan. Stirring frequently, cook on medium heat until gravy comes to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the cheese, 4 tablespoons of the pickles, mayonnaise and mustard. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir in pork and ham. Spoon dip into bread. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is warm. Sprinkle dip with remaining 1 tablespoon chopped pickles. Serve with bread pieces.
Notes
Pro tip: reserve the filling from the bread bowl and use for dipping!