How to Make Cuban Banana Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the many delicious and unique dishes to come out of Cuban cuisine is the Cuban Banana Casserole. This sweet and savory dish is the perfect combination of ripe bananas, ground beef, aromatic spices, and a creamy cheese topping. The flavors blend together perfectly to create a mouthwatering dish that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

What makes this dish so special is the way it combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the savory and spiced ground beef. The banan...

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Ingredients

  • 6 bananas, sliced lengthwise
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon brandy

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Cover the bottom of the prepared casserole dish with half of the banana slices. Sprinkle the bananas with half the brown sugar, butter pieces, pecans, and raisins. Form another layer with the remaining banana slices and repeat layering with remaining brown sugar, butter, pecans, and raisins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle brandy over top of dish to serve.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 434mg