A Sassy Spoon

15 Recipes For Your

Cuban Christmas Eve Dinner

Lechon Asado (Cuban Roast Pork)

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The pork shoulder is marinated in a homemade garlic-citrus mojo marinade and then slow-roasted to perfection in the oven.

Arroz Congri (Cuban Black Beans + Rice)

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Moros y Cristianos (or Congri) is a flavorful Cuban black beans and rice side dish made with long-grain rice, black beans, bacon, and fragrant spices. 

Cuban Yuca con Mojo

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A simple boiled yuca recipe made Cuban-style with homemade citrus-garlic mojo sauce. Learn how to make this popular Cuban staple from start to finish in just a few easy steps!

Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)

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Tostones are twice-fried plantains made with green plantains that are peeled, sliced, fried, smashed, and then fried again.

Arroz Blanco (How To Make White Rice)

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Arroz Blanco is an easy white rice side dish typically served with Cuban black beans or Cuban picadillo. Ready in 25 minutes with just 4 ingredients! 

Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans)

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These frijoles negros are a silky smooth black bean recipe cooked to perfection. The most flavorful Cuban side dish served with white rice!

Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros)

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Sweet plantains are made from ripe green plantains that are sliced and then fried until tender in the middle and crisp on the edges.

Yuca Frita (Yuca Fries / Fried Yuca)

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Yuca frita (or yuca fries) is a delicious Latin American side dish, appetizer, or snack that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. 

Cuban Bunuelos with Cinnamon-Anise Syrup

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Cuban Bunuelos are pillowy soft and doughy, fried pastries made with yuca and malanga, shaped into figure 8s, then coated in homemade cinnamon-anise syrup.

Crema de Vie (Cuban Eggnog)

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Crema de vie is creamy Cuban eggnog made with cinnamon simple syrup, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, and rum. 

Arroz Con Leche (Cuban Rice Pudding)

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Arroz con Leche is an easy-to-make, creamy Cuban rice pudding made with sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and lemon zest.

Flan de Queso (Cream Cheese Flan)

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Flan de Queso (Cream Cheese Flan) is a rich, silky, and creamy custard with a caramel topping made with just 6 ingredients.

Cuban Coffee (Café Cubano)

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Café Cubano, a delectable espresso concoction, is crafted from potent, dark roast espresso, harmoniously blended with a luscious sugar foam

Churros con Chocolate Caliente

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Traditionally served with thick, rich, pudding-like Spanish hot chocolate, these homemade churros will transport you to a cafe in Spain!

Spanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente)

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This isn't your typical watery hot chocolate, this is an indulgent, decadent, dark chocolate lover's delight best served with deep-fried churros.