Season 11 - Breakfast / S11B17
Mallorcas with Cheese and Ham
Story
Don Luis remembers the scent of powdered sugar floating through the kitchen on Sunday mornings in Old San Juan. The breeze would carry the scent down the narrow cobblestone streets, and if you followed it, you’d find a cozy panadería bustling with families. That’s where he first had a *Mallorca* – a buttery, spiral bun kissed with sweetness. But Don Luis, ever the innovator in his humble kitchen, added a twist: melted cheese and warm slices of ham inside that sugary cloud of bread. At first, *Abuela* raised her eyebrow at the combo. Sweet and savory? 🤨 But one bite later, she smiled and nodded. “Este nene sabe lo que hace…” she said. And from that day on, *Mallorcas con Queso y Jamón* became a breakfast favorite. Time & Nutrition
Ingredients
- 4 Mallorca buns (or sweet brioche rolls) 🍞
- 4 slices of deli ham 🐖
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese 🧀
- 2 tbsp butter (for toasting) 🧈
- Powdered sugar for dusting 🍥
- Affiliate Suggestions:*
- Try Kerrygold Butter 🧈 and Boar’s Head Sweet Ham 🐷 for that extra love.
Instructions
- 1Slice & Prep: Carefully slice each Mallorca bun in half, like a burger bun.
- 2Stack it Up: On the bottom half, layer 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of cheese. Top with the other half.
- 3Butter Time: Lightly butter the outside of each Mallorca.
- 4Grill or Press: On a skillet or sandwich press, grill each sandwich on medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese is ooey-gooey. 🫠
- 5Powdered Magic: Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- 6Serve warm with a smile and maybe a Puerto Rican coffee or chocolate milk. ☕🍫
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
Read our mission →