The Best 25 Cuban Breakfast Recipes That Will Enthrall You

The good thing is that you can find many Cuban breakfast recipes. You can make cream cheese flan, Cuban shortbread cookies, Arroz Imperial, Cuban breakfast sandwiches, Cuban cream cheese pastries, etc.

You may not know much about Cuban foods, but these Cuban breakfast recipes will set you up for a wonderful treat. 

The best thing about these recipes is that you do not need special cooking skills. They are simple and fast to prepare. Here are some of the best Cuban breakfast recipes you will enjoy. 

25 Delicious Cuban Breakfast Recipes You Should Try: Quick Table

Recipes	Calories Per Serving	Total Preparation Time
Cuban Cream Cheese Pastries	197	10 Minutes
Cream Cheese Flan	231	20 Minutes
Guava Cheese Pastries	290	10 Minutes
Cuban Beef Pastries	332	45 Minutes
Cuban Shortbread Cookies	101	15 Minutes
Iced Hazelnut Mocha Café Con Leche	218	5 Minutes
Cuban Milkshake	481	10 Minutes
Cuban Ham Croquettes	187	10 Minutes
Cuban-Style Huevos Rancheros	343	10 Minutes
Cuban Chicken Fricassee	558	15 minutes
Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork	392	10 Minutes
Cuban Black Beans	220	15 Minutes
Arroz Imperial	641	15 Minutes
Cuban Rice Pudding	476	10 Minutes
Strawberry Cheesecake	236	10 Minutes
Slow Cooker Cuban Crepes	450	30 Minutes
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe	337	5 Minutes
Cuban-Style Black Bean Oatmeal With Plantains	510	30 Minutes
Cuban Frita Burger	590	40 Minutes
Savory Oatmeal	262	2 Minutes
Cuban Breakfast Sandwiches	328	5 Minutes
Cuban Coffee	31	10 Minutes
Tostones[Fried  Green Plantains]	46	20 Minutes
Cuban Beans And Eggs	376	5 Minutes
Santa Fe Breakfast Bowl	340	10 Minutes

1. Cuban Cream Cheese Pastries

Cuban cream cheese pastries are puffy square-shaped pastries with cream cheese fillings and sprinkles of sugar. They are super delicious, with everything you need for a breakfast treat. 

The best part of making these delicacies is that they are easy to make and require few ingredients. For this recipe, you will need cream cheese, granulated sugar, puff pastry sheets, and an egg. 

It would be best to use softened cream cheese to allow easy spreading. The egg is essential for sealing the pastries. 

In addition, you should strive to cut perfect squares to prevent the pastries from opening when baking. You can enjoy these delicious pastries with hot sauce and a glass of wine. 

Calories Per Serving: 197

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

2. Cream Cheese Flan

What you will love the most about this cream cheese flan is its simple preparation. In addition, it is silky, creamy, and rich in flavor. 

The three main ingredients that make this delicacy are evaporated milk, cream cheese, and condensed milk. The other ingredients include granulated sugar, vanilla extract, room temperature eggs, and a water bath. 

The purpose of the water bath is to add moisture to the oven, ensuring the flans cook evenly. Therefore, the custard will not have a rubber texture, and the eggs will not cuddle.

If you store your flan in the fridge properly, it can last up to five days. You can serve this delicious Cuban breakfast alongside an avocado salad. 

Calories Per Serving: 231

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

3. Guava Cheese Pastries

Guava cheese pastries are puffy and sweet pastries with a flaky crust that contain guava paste and cream cheese.

 If you do not have a favorite pastry, you can be sure that this will be your favorite once you taste them. 

The good thing about making these pastries apart from their simplicity is that you require few ingredients. 

You will need a puff pastry sheet, egg, guava paste, and cream cheese. These delicacies are best served when hot, and you can top them up with blueberries or any fruit of your liking. 

Calories Per Serving: 290

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

4. Cuban Beef Pastries

If you want a savory Cuban breakfast treat, there is no better Cuban pastry than Cuban beef pastries. 

The Cuban beef pastries have beef picadillo fillings and are brushed with maple syrup after baking to add more flavor and deliciousness. 

They are the perfect way to start your weekend out morning since they are simple to make and delightful. 

The ingredients you will need to make your Cuban beef pastry are Cuban picadillo, simple syrup, puff pastry sheets, and an egg. 

What better way to enjoy these delicious pastries than roasted potatoes and hot marinara sauce? 

Calories Per Serving: 332

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes

5. Cuban Shortbread Cookies

Cuban shortbread cookies are easy-to-make Cuban cookies that contain a hint of lime and coconut. They got their name courtesy of the town they originated from, Moron. 

The traditional way of making these cookies was by using lime, rum, and lard or vegetable shortening. 

However, most people have replaced lard or vegetable shortening with coconut oil and unsalted butter. 

You will also need brown sugar, baking powder, egg yolk, and white separated, Bob’s red mill organic all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar. 

These buttery, crumbly, sweet cookies are the perfect breakfast treat, especially when accompanied by hot cappuccino coffee. 

Calories Per Serving: 101

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

6. Iced Hazelnut Mocha Café Con Leche

If you want a hot delicious dairy-free coffee for your lazy morning, iced hazelnut Mocha Café Con Leche is the perfect coffee. 

This delicious milk with coffee drink combines sweetened Cuban coffee, hazelnut creamer, unsweetened almond milk, and vegan dark chocolate chips. 

The combination of almond milk and hazelnut creamer will give your drink a velvety texture that is creamy and nutty without any dairy. 

You will also need a cup of ice, sweetened condensed milk, or any of your favorite sweeteners. It will not get much better when you serve your delicious Iced hazelnut Mocha Café Con Leche with Cuban breakfast sandwiches. 

Calories Per Serving: 218

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

7. Cuban Milkshake

Batido de Trigo is a creamy milkshake made with puffed wheat cereal, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Once you have this delicious milkshake for your breakfast, you can be sure you will not have enough of it. 

The ingredients to make this deliciously creamy milkshake are sugar, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, a pinch of salt, and puffed wheat cereal. 

You can have a decadent breakfast with this Cuban milkshake, which is convenient since it is simple and fast to make. You can enjoy it with delicious Cuban shortbread cookies. 

Calories Per Serving: 481

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

8. Cuban Ham Croquettes

Cuban ham croquettes are the answer if you want a yummy Cuban cuisine for your decadent breakfast treat. They are smooth ground ham with breadcrumbs coating that is fried to perfection. 

When making these delicacies, you should ensure that all the ingredients you use are at room temperature. 

The ingredients include all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, unsalted butter, dry cooking wine, finely chopped onions, vegetable oil, eggs, nutmeg, salt, whole milk, pepper, and ground ham. 

If you want to easily form your ham into logs and have an even coating, ensure that you use a cold ham mixture. 

Calories Per Serving: 187

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

9. Cuban-Style Huevos Rancheros

It is a classic Mexican decadent breakfast treat with a Cuban twist. It consists of a crisp corn tortilla with toppings of fried egg, crumbled queso fresco, Cuban-style rice and beans, and fire-roasted salsa.

It is the perfect way to start your birthday morning. 

Most people may feel intimidated by the name of this recipe, making them not prepare it. However, making Cuban-style huevos rancheros is one of the simple Cuban cuisines to make. 

For this recipe, you will need olive oil, chopped onion, low-sodium black beans, green bell pepper, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, uncooked long-grain rice, leaf, avocado oil, chopped cilantro, eggs, fire-roasted salsa, tortillas, and crumble queso fresco. 

Calories Per Serving: 343

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

10. Cuban Chicken Fricassee

Do you want a healthy breakfast that will provide you with enough energy for the rest of the day? Cuban chicken Fricassee served with guava cheese pastries is a breakfast that will blow your mind.

It contains tender chicken and a chunk of potatoes simmered in a flavorful, robust tomato sauce. 

The dish is inexpensive, easy to make, and incredibly delicious, perfect for satisfying hungry appetites. 

The difference between French fricassee and Cuban fricassee is that Cuban fricassee uses a tomato-based sauce made with dry white wine. 

You can also serve this delicious Cuban chicken fricassee with fried plantains.

Calories Per Serving: 558

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

11. Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork

You will have the best breakfast treat when you accompany this tender and juicy slow cooker Cuban mojo pork with crispy fried plantain. The best thing is that you do not have to be a professional cook to make these delicacies.

It is easy and fast to prepare this slow cooker Cuban mojo pork. 

The Cuban mojo is a Cuban sauce that originated from immigrants to the Caribbean from the Canary Islands. This sauce brings out a robust flavor of garlic, citrus, and oregano.

The ingredients needed to prepare this delicacy are salt, pork shoulder, lime juice, salt, ground pepper, garlic, cornstarch, oregano, and orange juice. 

Calories Per Serving: 392

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

12. Cuban Black Beans

Do not look further if you want the perfect side dish for your decadent breakfast meal. 

The deeply flavorful Cuban black beans are the perfect side dish for your Cuban bread. It would be best to make this delicacy ahead of time since the longer it stays, the more flavorful it becomes. 

However, you should store it properly in an airtight container inside the fridge. 

What you will love about these easy-to-make Cuban black beans is that they are healthy yet incredibly delicious.

For this recipe, you will need leaves, black beans, oregano, water, onion, cumin, ground pepper, garlic, white vinegar, salt, green pepper, sugar, and olive oil. 

Calories Per Serving: 220

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

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13. Arroz Imperial

The Arroz Imperial is a juicy shredded chicken mixed with yellow rice. You can also use corn as a substitute for yellow rice. 

To prepare this recipe, you will require the following ingredients: chicken breasts, garlic powder, bell pepper, garlic cloves, tomato sauce, chicken stock, capers, bay leaf, chicken stock, oregano, cumin garlic powder, pepper, and salt just to add more taste to it. 

You can top it with cheddar cheese and roasted red peppers to add more flavor. 

You can best enjoy this delicacy by accompanying it with your favorite fruit juice. Having your Arroz Imperial for breakfast is the best way to have a healthy morning. 

Calories Per Serving: 641

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

14. Cuban Rice Pudding

Also known as the “Arroz con Leche,” Cuban rice pudding contains just the right amount of sweetness and savory deliciousness. 

Topping it off with cinnamon and cheddar cheese will produce a delightful and creamy sensation. For a healthy and satisfying breakfast, you can enjoy Cuban rice pudding with Cuban tostada and roasted chicken. 

The first step for better results is ensuring you have cooked the rice. It is advisable to use short-grain rice because it will offer a smooth texture. 

The ingredients required to prepare this meal include short-grain rice, water, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, whole milk, cinnamon stick, salt, a long strip of lemon peel, and sweetened condensed milk.

Calories Per Serving: 476

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

15. Strawberry Cheesecake

Who doesn’t love to wake up to a sweet morning with an irresistible breakfast? One ideal way to start your morning is by combining ripe strawberries and cream cheese.

Preparing this easy-to-make strawberry cheesecake will give you that perfect combo. 

It is one of the recipes that you should not miss whenever you have an occasion. The good news about this recipe is that it is very easy to prepare, and its ingredients are easily accessible.

You will need milk, cinnamon, sliced strawberries, vanilla, brown sugar, softened cream cheese, and fresh bread.

Calories Per Serving: 236

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

16. Slow Cooker Cuban Crepes

The delicious is a perfect combination of slow-cooker pork, savory crepes, and mouth-watering aioli that will be a big hit for your breakfast treat. Making slow cooker Cuban crepes is simple, but it will take some of your time.

However, all the efforts and time you use are all worth it. The good thing is that you can make everything ahead of time so that when breakfast comes, it will take you a few minutes to prepare. 

The ingredients to this delicacy include salt, ground cumin, dried Oregon, lime juice, orange juice, ground black pepper, pound pork shoulder roast, and onions.

For the crepes, you will need milk, eggs, wheat flour, and a certain quantity of olive oil. It will go well with avocado salad alongside it. 

Calories Per Serving: 450

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

17. Dragon Fruit Smoothie Recipe

The best way to have the dragon fruit smoothie is by topping up strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, mango, and bananas. The dragon fruit smoothie is healthy as it contains vitamins A, C, iron, and fiber.

It is quick and easy to prepare for breakfast. 

You will use bananas, frozen dragon fruit, unsweetened coconut milk, and frozen berries. For better results, use a high-quality blender and ensure the fruits are well frozen since they create a thick and creamy smoothie.

Calories Per Serving: 337

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

18. Cuban-Style Black Bean Oatmeal With Plantains

If you want a decadent classical breakfast, then the Cuban black beans oatmeal with plantains is the choice you should make. It takes less time to be ready hence the right breakfast recipe for people with busy mornings. 

For this recipe, you will need olive oil, onions, chicken broth, black beans, cumin, green pepper, ripe plantains, salt, and pepper. For more flavor, you can top it up with blueberries. You can serve this delicacy with a glass of wine. 

Calories Per Serving: 510

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

19. Cuban Frita Burger

If you desire a mouth-watering burger experience, this one is worth your attention. My grandmother used to tell us tales of how the frita burger was once a street food.

Eventually, the frita makers decided to add more flour and made it stickier, gradually losing its flavor. With time in modern times, the frita burger became popular and gained its deep mouth-watering flavor back. 

It combines ground pork and beef to create a drool-worthy burger. The other ingredients are salt, dried Oregon, ground cumin, water, ketchup, cider vinegar, ground beef, ground pork, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

You will have a breathtaking breakfast when you serve these burgers with roasted potatoes and cream cheese topping. 

Calories Per Serving: 590

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

20. Savory Oatmeal

The savory oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day healthily. It is an easy recipe to prepare and will not take much of your time. 

In addition, the ingredients it needs are easily accessible and affordable. These ingredients include water, oats, pepper, shredded white cheddar cheese, coconut oil, red pepper, eggs, and onions. 

In addition, you can add orange juice to give it a more outstanding taste just to spice things up. You can serve your oatmeal with avocado and poached eggs.

Calories Per Serving: 262

Preparation Time: 2 Minutes

21. Cuban Breakfast Sandwiches

One time I visited Cuba, Cuban sandwiches were among the most popular foods, and they gave me a worthwhile breakfast experience when I had them. 

All I wanted when returning home was to make them myself at home. Luckily, they are easy and fast to make, making them suitable for those with extra busy mornings.

You will love Cuban breakfast sandwiches because they are rich in fiber and have an incredibly delicious taste. 

To make this amazingly delicious sandwich, you will require arugula, yellow mustard, eggs, shredded Greek pork, honey mustard, English muffins, deli ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles.

You can have it with mango juice or any of your favorite juice. 

Calories Per Serving: 328

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

22. Cuban Bread

What better way to a person’s heart than giving them this delicious Cuban bread for breakfast? You will never go wrong serving your Cuban bread with Hot Cuban coffee alongside fried eggs and avocado salad.

It is a healthy way to start your day. It is perfect for people with busy mornings since it is simple and fast to prepare.

It would be best to make the dough overnight to give it enough time to rise. The ingredients you will need for this recipe are instant dry yeast, all-purpose flour, salt, lard, water, and sugar.

Calories Per Serving: 172

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

23. Tostones (Fried  Green Plantains)

These are sliced unripe green plantains that have undergone a process of frying and then smashed and then fried again in that sequence. 

The plantains have a banana-like appearance; hence, people think they taste like bananas. On the contrary, they are savory dishes more like raw potatoes since they are starchy. 

Ingredients used to prepare the tostones are plantains, water, cloves of garlic, lime juice, kosher salt, and canola oil. 

For a better result, when smashing the plantains, it is preferable to smash them one by one and not many of them together.

Calories Per Serving: 46

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

24. Cuban Beans And Eggs

Do you desire a breakfast rich in healthy nutrients and packed with proteins and healthy fats? Then you will love the Cuban beans and eggs. 

You will love how easy it is to make this delicious dish. The black beans have an exceptional taste combined with rice and toppings of eggs. 

To make this recipe, you will need canned black beans, garlic, black pepper, paprika, cumin, cilantro rice, eggs, cayenne pepper, onions, and bell pepper, either green or red.

Ensure you serve this dish with Cuban bread and hot Cuban coffee for a complete breakfast meal. 

Calories Per Serving: 376

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

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25. Santa Fe Breakfast Bowl

If you want a twist on the Cuban beans and eggs recipe, the Santa Fe breakfast bowl will give you a satisfying breakfast treat. 

This delicacy uses whole grain farro instead of rice. In addition, it adds fresh salsa and Pico de Gallo for a more bursting flavor. Furthermore, it has toppings of eggs, avocado slices, and queso fresco.

Making this recipe will not be a problem since it is super easy to prepare. It is best served when warm and goes well with Cuban bread. 

Calories Per Serving: 340

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

What Differentiates Cuban Breakfast From The Others?

What you will love about Cuban breakfast and what differentiates it from others is its simplicity. 

It does not include any fancy breakfast. It comprises the right and high-quality ingredients for a perfect breakfast treat. In addition, Cuban breakfast is non-negotiable, making it feel nostalgic and traditional. 

What Should A Classic Cuban Breakfast Have?

The traditional healthy Cuban breakfast should consist of fresh juice, Cuban coffee, Cuban bread and butter, and fresh fruit.

However, you are free to have any Cuban breakfast that you want. You can make Cuban beans and eggs, Cuban milkshakes, or Cuban ham croquettes. 

Are Cuban Breakfast Recipes Healthy?

If you want a decadent breakfast, you should go for Cuban breakfast recipes since most of them are healthy and, at the same time, delicious. 

You can try healthy Cuban breakfast recipes like Cuban-style huevos rancheros or Cuban beans and eggs.