Chopped Cheese Cuban = The Delicious Twist on a Cubano | Blackstone Griddle
The chopped cheese and Cuban are stellar sandwiches in their own right. So, how does a guy from Tampa with his first cooking show make his first Cuban-not-Cuban? Well, that’s a great question. Watch this week’s episode to see if CJ successfully navigates the controversial origins of the Cuban sandwich.
00:00 Intro
01:44 Cook 80/20 ground beef on the Blackstone
02:03 Season ground beef
02:31 Chop up onions and add to ground beef
03:30 Add Swiss cheese
04:31 Hey CJ, Did You Know?
05:47 Slide chopped cheese mixture over
05:59 Add mustard to Cuban bread
06:28 Add Swiss cheese, salami, ham, and pickles
08:48 Load up sandwich with chopped cheese
09:17 Add extra Swiss cheese
09:35 Toast sandwich with griddle press
11:18 Remove and cut (diagonally) sandwich
13:00 First Bite
13:55 CJ’s Favorite Comments of the Week
17:33 Outro
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For those of us that drink along with you and every bell ring Could you please ring the bell more? It’s the only thing that help a person get through this show of yours. Great show guys 😅
@ctech14367
Жыл бұрын
That’s funny right there…
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha ok Glen, I’ll take this under advisory. I’ll do my best to get my rookie numbers up 😂 Definitely making comments of the week soon!
@acjmathis
Жыл бұрын
Such a relief not to be the only one. I was beginning to think I had a problem!
@TwiztidTim187
Ай бұрын
I was gonna post this comment but he got it first!
@TwiztidTim187
Ай бұрын
Lol love the show
So yummy, yummy, thanks for sharing CJ❤️❤️❤️
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
yummy yummy in the tummy!
Best cooking show in KZread, hands down, period! Pure entertainment and hilarious and yet food I want to make. There, I said it. RING IT AND BRING IT!!!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Dude!!! That’s so freakin cool of you. I love that you dig the show. This will officially be making comments of the week soon. Cheers to you my homie!🔔🔔🍻🍻
@jasongales6947
Жыл бұрын
@@CJ_Frazier hell ya!!! Seriously bro, I watch some heavy hitters in the world of cooking shows and you all are epic! Keep up the great content!
My husband and I stumbled upon the most glorious thing!!! PLEASE tell me Drunk CJ sounds EXACTLY like how CJ sounds playing this video at half speed. Everybody has to do that 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Oh Man! That looks great...and the crunch was deafening! Great Job!
Yes it blasphemous to change a sandwich that is perfection! I made what I have always had that is called a Cubano at different places in the south, from Alabama, several locations In Tennessee and Georgia. I made a incredible pork roast in instapot and then shredded it and got sliced ham from deli and used Kosher pickles, mustard, Cuban bread, and Swiss cheese and used my XL bacon press and I pressed down really good so it would be thinner and crispy and if I have to say so myself it was perfect! Love you CJ but stay traditional on this one.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Your traditional recipe sounds Bangin!! However, I'm just sayin, this was seriously tasty! Either way, I love that you enjoy the show and comment!!
@janethutton572
Жыл бұрын
I don’t miss an episode and I love all the Blackstone videos and of course I love Nate’s too, however yours CJ is my favorite and before Nate gets butt hurt the reason I love yours is because you get more bang for your buck with you and Nate. And your show is just FUN!!!
One of your best creations, I will make this for sure. I live down in Port Charlotte and have to drive all the way up there for a good cuban or make my own. Much better than Miami!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Dude, making a delicous Cuban can be so simple! Thanks for always hangin with us bro!
Another cool recipe! Having spent a bunch of time in your area and South Florida, there is no controversy! You two have the history correct, as usual!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my dude!
Awesome job! Looks great!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my homie!
Awesome Cuban , can’t wait to try this myself without onions 🤮.My portable 22” Blackstone goes with me everywhere.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of onions?? Man I love beef and caramelized onions! But no worries, scrap the onions and it’ll still be awesome!
Cuban sandwiches are one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. I order them anytime I see it on the menu so I took the time just last week to marinate a pork butt in Mojo and MY GOD is that stuff good!! I'm doing a Cuban pizza with the leftovers so any suggestions you have for additional toppings would be much appreciated. That being said, cooking is all about being creative and breaking barriers. I love what you did here. You really do have some interesting ideas and that makes cooking on my Blackstone more fun. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Cj your game is getting awesome with your recipes. Great job man.🤘🤘🤘
I wish I could understand why people hate the quotes...make an episode of all movie and song references just for them. Love both shows!
Haha made Cuban sliders tonight simply deliciousness!!!!!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Heck yea bro!!! 🙌🏼
I agree that the Tampa Cuban is way better than the Miami knockoff- and adding the chopped cheese brings it to another level-
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Dude, the chopped cheese element is a serious winner!!
Fun sammich to make, fun guys and a must to try. Good one
Putting a spin on an original creation isn’t a bad thing. Just means we as people like to try new things but still like the origins. Looks great and that crunch when cutting into it was awesome.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Definitely love honoring the origins with food. But love stepping out of the box with some tasty variations!
This looks great! Gonna have to try.
Great video. The food looks good too! Going to make this as the wife likes Cubans. I'm not worried though.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
If she digs Cubans she’s gonna love this bro!
Nice sandwich CJ. I will be adding this to my list.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Boom!! You won't regret it!
It's blasphemily delicious!!! Omgosh I gotta make this...
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Let me know how it turns out! I’m all about this new twist on this one!
Dang!!!! That looks good!!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
It was a banger!!
I think even a Cuban would like this samich! You Rockin' it CJ! - Cheers!
The mustard is a must!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
No doubt bro!
Well done sir!! That’s some tasty lookin Vittles!!
Totally understand what CJ is saying about the. Mustard! Didnt like it much as a kid but when i became a man! I put aside my childish ways! I cant get enough!
Delicious 🤤
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Word 🔔🍻
L-E-G-E-N-D-A-R-Y!!! Awesome chopped cheese.......as Garth and Wayne would say, "Party on....Excellent"
Looks amazing
That is a perfect sandwich! 🥪🔔
The NYer in me loves a classic chopped cheese. The traveler in me loves a classic Cubano. The foodie in me loves your mash up!
I love watching you guys, I never miss a show but I think you guys should come up with a show for Ethen to cook.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
I really don’t think Ethan would love that 😂 But who knows, it might happen!
love it
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
🔔🍻
I've had three kids over multiple years and watched many Episodes of Phineas and Ferb…… Does your theme song in anyway have any roots in that cartoon? On a different note, I only watch you guys because You guys do all the cut always like a good family guy episode. Keep up the good work, it's very entertaining. All the lame people who poo on you because they don't understand what you guys are about. There are good recipes on here and for those who are learning how to use their Blackstone this is a must if you are not stupid. I saw on one episode that you did a 21 ring salute, I would love to see a 22 ring salute.
Killer sandwich. Glad you didn't ruin it with mayo. I love me some mustard. Last but not least the Mt Olive pickles rock!!
TAMPA STRONG!
This literally looks amazing
Whoa ................. CJ!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
……Right?! So good
I left a kind of harsh comment last week on your sloppy joe egg roll (sorry but according to my 13 year old, it sucked)...after seeing your take on the chopped cheese cuban, my daughter actually wants me to make this tomorrow... you've gone and ....Totally Redeemed Yourself!!!!...Welcome back CJ...
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I just now saw your other comment. Well I’m sad you didn’t love it. But pumped I had some redemption 😂🙌🏼🔔🔔🍻🍻
Good looking sangwich CJ.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Boom!! 🙌🏼🔔🔔🍻🍻
That is a good looking sandwich and I don't care if it is original. Those are great but when you put your own spin on it now it's yours.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
The classics can always use a little change up from time to time. This was definitely a great option to try!
Cj, is it really going to take a bad comment for you to read it on set? Well…. Ummm….. Dangit….. I have nothing… keep up the amazing videos GUY’s
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Well this was clever enough that this will make comments of the week soon. Nicely played!
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!!! One of your better dishes.
@BlackstoneGriddles
Жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
I'm sure this has been asked before but why hasn't Nate taught CJ how to properly dice an onion? Love your show.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
I’ve asked him to, but he’s keeping his skills to himself 😂
@yyycma3
Жыл бұрын
@@CJ_Frazier There is a great video channel with lots of how-to videos you should check out. It's called KZread. Maybe you've heard of it 🤔 😏 😉
Looks great brother only critique I have is where's the honey butter lol
First off that crunch when cutting the second sandwich was… Legendary Nice spin on a Cuban!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
So awesome of you to say so! Thanks for hangin with us!
Awesome twist!
@BlackstoneGriddles
Жыл бұрын
CJ outdid himself with this one.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam!
Them shorts...start of the show LOL
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
He’s always stealing the show!
@lx2nv
Жыл бұрын
@@CJ_Frazier 🤣🤣
needs more pickles and some jalepenos!!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
I can get down with more of both!! And jalapeños would’ve make this even better, good call!
Is it Blaspheme? NAH DUDE! 😂 This is definitely another winner! Can’t wait to make it! 🔔🔔🍻🍻
@BlackstoneGriddles
Жыл бұрын
Another banger recipe from CJ. We can't wait to see what he has in store next.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my dude!! The combination of flavors for this one were so complimentary to each other.
Hmm, why not ground pork? And chop up some ham and mix it in. Oh and dill pickles. Make a mustard sauce. Heck , That's what I'm doing. Didn't know about the salami. Hey is this the 1st time I didn't dis Nate?
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Lol it seems as thought there’s a first time for everything! Sounds like a quality recipe idea!
Definitely will be making this one! I need it in my belly right now! Another great one guys but one question, what is in those glasses? Lol👍👍
@BlackstoneGriddles
Жыл бұрын
Yougotta make this recipe ASAP!!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
It seriously was awesome! It’s in my top 3 favorite sandwiches now. And the cups have some adult seltzers 😎🔔🔔🍻🍻
@russelljennings7822
Жыл бұрын
Very nice! I now know after the first video I watch of yours to have a yummy adult beverage ready to enjoy as well as enjoying to video and recipe!! Keep it up fellas!
Mustard/Mayo Blend.. Just Sayin...
The bandaid is because his sole is in the brief case
Ok hold on…I want to be authentic with your Cuban sandwich recipe. How many times do I slide the meat and onions back and forth across the griddle? I lost count. No really.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
I’ll allow some freedom on your end for that task haha
The only controversy will be whether or not anyone can one up this masterpiece.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha that’s what I’m talkin about!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🔔🔔🍻🍻
I don't see the Nah Dude Tee on the website? 🙄
Do you know what was in the brief case.some say marcellus Wallace's soul.what do u think?
Controversial being the key word here if you've ever had a cuban sandwich..
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Is it to controversial?
Damn dude, amazazing.
@BlackstoneGriddles
Жыл бұрын
Glad you dig it!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my dude!!
👍 nice!
@BlackstoneGriddles
Жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my dude!!
Que ping... cono, you might be onto something.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
What can I say, sometimes the stars align perfectly!
Add the mustard to the ground beef as well! Then the Chez!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Friggin genius idea bro!!
Yo, is this your first cookin show?
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Lol the first of many.
Still wanna know where I can get one of those "Nah Dude" shirts
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Check out the link on my IG bio!
I hate your movie scenes but you won me over with “ze Germans” and “Gorlami”.
This needs a post dust.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Dang it!!! I missed it.
HOLY F@CK that looks good!! 🍻🍻🍻🍻. Always need some dippin’ mustard!!!
@BlackstoneGriddles
Жыл бұрын
Dipping mustard is just a pro move, y'know?
@ibMoose2u
Жыл бұрын
@@BlackstoneGriddles Amen brother!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Mark!! Pumped you dig the recipe dude. And agreed, that mustard is a winner!
I think people are kind to you so they don't hurt your feelings. Your 1,000 calorie creation .... well .....🤮.....Still, you are fun to watch!!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
lol dude.... brutal.
A Rookie of the Year AND a TMNT cutaway...........insert Denzel Washington "My Man" cutaway!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
I totally read the Denzel quote with his voice haha thanks dude!
Hey cj since theres talk of a sequel to twister does this mean you're gunna be in the movie as the new extreme and nate will be dusty going food food fooooood!! Then Helen hunt going hey we are absolutely not going
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a perfect sequel to me! Hahaha
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😀🎃
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Always love seeing you hangin with us!
I like the recipes but I really can't stand all the bs quote movie scenes. Just cook we don't need the other crap
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Sorry dude, that’s just how I roll.
This guy went and trimmed his beard back and didn't think we'd notice? Bruh!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Haha dude, sometimes I gotta trim it up.
To much meat.flavor looks good but can’t eat that much meat
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
You can still make this but pull back on the meats. You’d be surprised how great this is with the pressed Cuban bread. Either way, you can make it your own 🙌🏼
I try to watch these because the recipe is interesting, but I can rarely make it all the way through because of all the non-related BS. Do you do these drunk, expecting to play to a crowd of drunks, because that's how it comes across! Never any actual recipe, just a lot of banter, and expecting people to take notes. Waste of time!
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
John, I really am sorry you don't enjoy the show. But thanks for giving it a shot from to time.
Blasphemy
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
That bad?! 😂
@richardswells3335
Жыл бұрын
@@CJ_Frazier nahhh dude...
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
@@richardswells3335 😎🔔🍻
ANNOYING....WHERES THE COOKING
@bryandooley5453
Жыл бұрын
I agree! Came here to see some cooking not to be entertained. Sorry, this is not my cup of tea.
@CJ_Frazier
Жыл бұрын
Come on now! There’s cooking and quoting, and some bell ringing, and some laughing with my homies. I’m covering all the bases. But it’s all good, my show isn’t for everyone.