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Paul Scally
By Paul Scally

Leaner Cubano Casserole

6 steps
Prep:15minCook:20min
All the flavors of a classic Cubano Sandwich, but without the bread. It's also lower in fat due to leaner chicken instead of fatty pulled pork. The sauce features the classic Swiss cheese, while still being creamy without mayo or heavy cream. Topped with pickles and baked until golden, this low carb, low fat, and high protein Cuban sandwich alternative is sure to hit any cravings!
Updated at: Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:19:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories453.5 kcal (23%)
Total Fat21.9 g (31%)
Carbs18.9 g (7%)
Sugars8.1 g (9%)
Protein43.8 g (88%)
Sodium1269.2 mg (63%)
Fiber2.3 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400F. Heat a 10" cast iron pan on the stove over medium heat. Cut your ham into small cubes. When the pan is hot, add in the ham, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the outside is lightly browned
Preheat your oven to 400F. Heat a 10" cast iron pan on the stove over medium heat. Cut your ham into small cubes. When the pan is hot, add in the ham, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the outside is lightly browned
cooked Hamcooked Ham226g
Step 2
Add your cottage cheese to a large bowl, and beat with an electric hand mixer to break up any large curds
nonfat Cottage cheesenonfat Cottage cheese2 cup
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine ham, cooked chicken, (blended) cottage cheese, mustard, swiss, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper
In a large bowl, combine ham, cooked chicken, (blended) cottage cheese, mustard, swiss, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper
cooked Hamcooked Ham226g
chickenchicken226g
Dijon MustardDijon Mustard¼ cup
Swiss cheeseSwiss cheese56g
PaprikaPaprika3g
garlic powdergarlic powder3g
onion powderonion powder3g
Black pepperBlack pepper3g
Step 4
Add your mixture to the cast iron pan. Top with the rest of your Swiss and sliced pickles
Add your mixture to the cast iron pan. Top with the rest of your Swiss and sliced pickles
Swiss cheeseSwiss cheese57g
PicklesPickles113g
Step 5
Cover with foil and bake at 400F for about 20 minutes, or until steamy and bubbly. Optionally broil the top for 1-2 minutes to further brown the cheese
Cover with foil and bake at 400F for about 20 minutes, or until steamy and bubbly. Optionally broil the top for 1-2 minutes to further brown the cheese
Step 6
Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving
Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving
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