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Cuban Casserole Recipe

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A rich and savory Cuban Casserole featuring tender pulled pork, smoky ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and tangy pickles baked in a luscious mustard cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting main dish that combines classic Cuban flavors with an easy-to-make casserole format.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 4 cups prepared pulled pork (not with sauce or carnitas)
  • 8 ounces sliced ham, cut into small pieces

Dairy

  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (shredded yourself for better melting)
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Condiments & Vegetables

  • ¼ cup yellow mustard
  • 1 cup sliced dill pickles
  • Additional pickles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
  2. Make Sauce: In a large oven-safe skillet, preferably a 12-inch cast iron skillet, combine the whipping cream, softened cream cheese, and yellow mustard over medium heat. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce.
  3. Add Meats and Pickles: Stir in the pulled pork, diced ham, half of the sliced pickles, and half of the shredded Swiss cheese. Mix everything thoroughly to combine evenly with the sauce.
  4. Top Casserole: Sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese and the other half of the pickles over the top of the mixture in the skillet for a flavorful crust and crunchy topping.
  5. Bake: Place the skillet in the oven and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is completely melted.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with additional pickles as desired before serving hot.

Notes

  • For best results, shred the Swiss cheese yourself to ensure better melting and texture.
  • If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, use any large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish.
  • Using pulled pork without sauce ensures the mustard cream sauce’s flavor shines through without becoming too saucy.
  • You can substitute dill pickles with bread and butter pickles for a sweeter contrast.
  • Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/cuban-casserole-recipe/