20 Traditional Cuban Breakfast Recipes

Cuban Arroz Imperial is a savory casserole that is good at any time of the day.

Some days I love sweets in the morning, while others call for savory.

This casserole is made with yellow rice, shredded chicken, melted cheese, and mayonnaise. It is the perfect creamy dish to start your morning!

If you can’t decide between sweet or savory in the morning, try these Cuban beef pastries!

They are a sweet pastry with savory beef inside, topped with a sweet, simple syrup.

These pastries are perfect on the go for a quick breakfast when you make them ahead of time. They are the perfect breakfast sandwich!

When I saw this recipe, I immediately thought of a cheese Danish. They are similar in their Cuban twist.

Pastelitos de queso uses flaky puff pastry filled with a cream cheese filling and sprinkled with sugar before baking to perfect crispiness.

They are the perfect way to start your morning for breakfast or as a dessert after dinner.

These labor-intensive delights are a delightful treat in the morning.

Savory ground ham encased in a breadcrumb coating is fried to perfection for a special treat. They are a perfect way to start your morning or as a snack any time of the day!

If you are more of a smoothie drinker in the morning, this recipe is for you.

I was skeptical at first when I saw a recipe for a wheat shake, but don’t knock it until you try it! This sweet milkshake is made with sweetened condensed milk, sugar, whole milk, and puffed wheat cereal.

It is the perfect way to get your grains in your diet in the morning!

I am a big breakfast sandwich fan. When I saw a recipe for a Cuban breakfast sandwich, I knew I had to try it.

These panini-type breakfast sandwiches use slices of ham, eggs, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles on an English muffin.

They are pressed until the cheese melts to create a delicious sandwich for your morning commute!

I am not a big fan of pudding, but I wanted to try this Cuban rice pudding because of the spices it uses.

Creamy, sweet rice pudding is topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon to create a delicious comfort food to enjoy in the morning.

If you visit Mexican restaurants often, you have probably seen Huevos Rancheros on the menu.

I never ordered them, but when I saw these Cuban-style huevos rancheros, I decided to give them a shot.

Crispy corn tortillas are topped with a fried egg, Cuban-style beans, and rice and topped with fire-roasted salsa and queso fresco.

These easy-to-make, sweet cheese tarts will soon be a favorite in your home.

My family loves it when I bring puff pastry and guava paste home from the store because they know guava cheese pastries are on the way!

Puff pastry is filled with cream cheese and tart guava paste for a delicious treat any time of the day.

This dairy-free coffee recipe is the perfect way to start your morning.

I love coffee, especially iced coffee. I recently realized I need to eat less dairy, so when I found this Cuban iced cafe con Leche recipe, I was so excited!

Hazelnut creamer and almond milk give the sweetened Cuban coffee just the right amount of kick for a delicious drink.

Plantains are a staple in Cuban cuisine. They are prepared in many different ways, but I love them fried into chips.

Green plantain slices are smashed into rounds and fried to a perfect golden brown.

These crispy, savory chips are great on their own or with your favorite dips!

This breakfast hash is the perfect, easy way to get protein in your diet in the morning.

Plantains and pork shoulder mixed to make a delicious treat. The hash is spiced with garlic, cumin, lime, and salt and pepper.

Yellow onions and diced jalapenos give an extra kick of flavor to this breakfast hash.

I love this recipe because it is perfect for breakfast but also works as dinner.

This Cuban breakfast sausage uses pre-made Italian sausage and adds signature Cuban flavors to make it unmistakably Cuban.

Onions, peppers, garlic, white wine, tomato sauce, and spices enhance the Italian sausage to a Cuban level.

This chorizo Cuban breakfast encompasses everything Cuban.

Pork sausage, refried beans, flour tortillas, eggs, salsa, feta, avocado, and cilantro combined for the most delicious breakfast tacos. Each bite takes you back to Cuban roots.

This simple breakfast recipe is a great way to eat plenty of protein in the mornings.

Protein-packed black beans are cooked with peppers and onions for a delicious side to a fried egg.

It is topped with cilantro for the kick of greens you need in your diet.

Cuban bread is similar to French bread. It is crusty and golden on the outside, with a soft and fluffy interior.

This rich bread is perfect for French toast. Half-and-half is mixed with eggs, honey, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon to create a delicious coating to soak the Cuban bread in.

Fry the bread to a golden crisp and smother it with butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.

Eggs Benedict is a traditional American breakfast dish that became popular in New York City.

This Cuban version of an American classic uses pulled pork and special Cuban spices for the perfect twist.

Poached eggs top pulled pork on an English muffin and is smothered in a mustard hollandaise sauce.

Papas Rellenas are mashed potato balls that surround a meat filling.

These savory potato meatballs are coated in a breadcrumb topping and fried to crisp perfection. These meatballs are the perfect way to start your morning.

My family loved these when I made them and asked when I would be making them again!

Huevos habaneros is a classic Cuban breakfast dish.

Fried plantains and grilled chorizo are accompanied by eggs coddled in a spicy tomato sauce. This breakfast hits all of the ticks when it comes to a filling breakfast!

Most crepes are sweet, but these savory pork Cuban crepes will give the sweet crepes a run for their money!

Slow-cooked pork is encased in a crepe and topped with a mustard sauce. The whole crepe is held together with melted Swiss cheese!