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Cuban Casserole Recipe

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A hearty and creamy Cuban Casserole featuring tender pulled pork, savory ham, tangy pickles, and melted Swiss cheese combined in a rich mustard cream sauce, baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for a comforting main course with a bold blend of flavors inspired by Cuban cuisine.

Ingredients

Meat and Cheese

  • 4 cups prepared pulled pork (without sauce or carnitas)
  • 8 ounces sliced ham, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (freshly shredded for better melting)

Sauce and Additions

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 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 over medium heat, combine the whipping cream, softened cream cheese, and yellow mustard. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and a smooth sauce forms.
  3. Add Meats and Pickles: Stir the pulled pork, diced ham, half of the sliced dill pickles, and half of the shredded Swiss cheese into the sauce until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Top and Bake: Spread the remaining Swiss cheese and sliced dill pickles evenly over the top of the mixture in the skillet.
  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 on top is fully melted.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, garnish with additional pickles if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Using freshly shredded Swiss cheese helps it melt better and creates a creamier texture.
  • You can substitute pulled pork with roasted pork shoulder if preferred.
  • If you don’t have pickles, bread and butter pickles can be an alternative for a slightly sweeter taste.
  • A cast iron skillet is ideal for both stove-to-oven cooking, but any oven-safe skillet will work.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the sauce.

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