Cuban Casserole with Pulled Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, and Dill Pickles Recipe
This Cuban Casserole is a rich, comforting dish featuring tender pulled pork, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese combined in a creamy mustard sauce. Baked to bubbly perfection and topped with tangy dill pickles, this skillet casserole offers a delicious twist on traditional Cuban flavors in a simple, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
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
Other Ingredients
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- Additional pickles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Make Sauce: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and combine the whipping cream, softened cream cheese, and yellow mustard. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and a creamy sauce forms.
- Add Meats and Pickles: Mix in the pulled pork, diced ham, half of the sliced dill pickles, and half of the shredded Swiss cheese into the sauce. Stir everything together to create an even mixture.
- Top with Remaining Cheese and Pickles: Evenly distribute the remaining Swiss cheese and dill pickles on top of the meat mixture in the skillet.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven at 400°F and bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese has melted thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and optionally garnish with additional dill pickles before serving.
Notes
- Shredding your own Swiss cheese improves the melting quality and texture.
- Use a large cast iron skillet or any oven-safe skillet about 12 inches in diameter for best results.
- Adjust the amount of pickles based on your taste preference for tanginess.
- The casserole is best served hot and fresh from the oven.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated; the dish may thicken as it cools.
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