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Recipes with cheese
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Salted Stuffed Chayotes with Pork and Ham
Four chayote halves stuffed with pork, ham, pulp, and sofrito, finished with browned cheese. Adaptation of a 1925 Cuban recipe.
Yam Casserole with Cuban Picadillo and Browned Cheese
Baked yam pie: a layer of Cuban beef picadillo on the bottom, creamy yam mash on top, and browned Gouda cheese. A family dish for 6 servings.
Rice Buns with Cheese and Chives
Baked savory rolls with cooked white rice, semi-cured cheese, and chives. Quick dough without yeast, ready in under an hour.
Galician empanada with guava and cheese: a delicious Cuban fusion
Large, round Galician empanada made with yeast-leavened bread dough and crimped edges, filled with Cuban guava paste and Tetilla cheese. A baked fusion.
Quick Eggplant Lasagna
Light eggplant lasagna with tomato, cheese and ham, tuna or meat, ready in about 20 minutes in the oven or air fryer.
Chicken, Spinach and Cheese Empanadillas
Empanadillas filled with chicken, spinach and melted cheese, ready in 30 minutes baked, air-fried or fried. Ideal for afternoon snacks.
Picadillo and Vegetable Lasagna
Baked lasagna with pork and beef picadillo, sautéed vegetables, homemade béchamel, and browned cheese. Comforting and perfect for the family.
Breaded Chicken Breast with Ham and Cheese
Chicken breast fillets stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried until golden. A quick dish that delights children.
Easy and Quick Pizza
Homemade pizza with homemade yeast dough, tomato purée, melted cheese and your favorite ingredients: ham, pineapple, chorizo and more.
Fufú de plátano pintón with picadillo filling
Layered fufú de plátano pintón with picadillo and browned cheese, baked in the oven. A sweet and savory Cuban dish from Santiago de Cuba.
Hard-boiled eggs with béchamel and tomato sauce
browned hard-boiled eggs on tomato sauce, covered with béchamel and grated cheese. A simple, delicious, and hearty dish ready in 20 minutes.
Mini eggplant pizzas with tuna and onion
Baked eggplant rounds with tomato sauce, cheese, tuna and onion: easy, light mini pizzas without dough that the whole family will love.
Cuban Pizza
Homemade Cuban pizza with thick and soft dough, a slightly charred crust, sauce, lots of dripping cheese, ham and pineapple. It folds without breaking.
Cheese and Chorizo Sandwich
Cheese and chorizo sandwich on toast with tomato and aioli. Ready in 15 minutes, perfect for a snack or a hearty breakfast.
Ham Cream
Cuban ham cream, smooth and hot, based on béchamel with grated cheese and nutmeg. Ready in 15 minutes.
Carrot Fritters
Carrot fritters with cheese and onion, breaded and fried until golden. A simple, economical, and very Cuban appetizer.
Neapolitan-Style Chicken
Golden chicken breasts on homemade tomato sauce, topped with cheese and baked until golden in the oven. A simple, economical, and hearty dish.
Pork Burgers
Homemade ground pork burgers with cumin, garlic and a touch of cilantro, served with melted cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato.
Eggplant Tortilla
Baked eggplant tortilla with grated cheese, eggs, oregano, and ground chili pepper. A simple and delicious dish, ready in about 30 minutes.
Cheese Omelette
Soft and tender cheese omelette with melted cheese inside. Ready in 10 minutes for a breakfast or a light lunch.
Stuffed Peppers
Sweet peppers stuffed with ground beef picadillo with carrot, celery and onion, topped with cheese and baked until golden in the oven. A Cuban grandmother's recipe.
Uruguayan Steak
Beef steak stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried until golden. A classic of the Cuban table that tastes like grandma's home cooking.
Crab Mornay
Crab meat in Mornay sauce, baked in small molds with cheese and crushed crackers. An elegant and tasty dish for 6 people.
Cuban sandwich
Classic Cuban sandwich with baguette, roast pork, ham, cheese, pickles and mustard, toasted on a griddle. Ready in 10 minutes.