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Sheet-Pan Cuban Sandwiches for a Crowd

A few shortcuts and a couple of sheet pans turn the usually lengthy process of making Cuban sandwiches into a recipe that's easy and (relatively) quick enough to make for your next party. [Video: Serious Eats Team. Recipe: Morgan Eisenberg]  Get the Recipe

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