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Cuban Casserole

Creamy Cuban Casserole Packed with Flavor in 30 Minutes

Discover the delightful flavors of Cuban cuisine with this 30-minute Cuban Casserole, combining pulled pork, ham, and Swiss cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups pulled pork preferably not mixed with sauce
  • 1 cup sliced ham turkey ham can be a lighter alternative
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 cup whipping cream half-and-half is a lighter substitute
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened for easy mixing
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard or Dijon mustard for extra spice
  • 1 cup dill pickles fresh is ideal
  • 1 cup additional pickles for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cuban Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, combine the whipping cream, softened cream cheese, and yellow mustard. Stir for about 3-5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Add the pulled pork, sliced ham, half of the chopped dill pickles, and half of the shredded Swiss cheese. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet and sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese on top, then layer the rest of the chopped dill pickles.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  6. Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with additional pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, soften the cream cheese beforehand and use quality meats for enhanced flavor.

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