Cuban fries recipe

Updated on October 4th, 2025

Cuban fries are a fun way to enjoy the flavors of a Cuban sandwich in a snack you can share. These fries are loaded with ham, pickles, mustard, and a creamy swiss cheese sauce, and they are easy to prepare because frozen French fries do most of the work. The cheese sauce is made on the stove with simple ingredients like butter, milk, and swiss cheese, so it turns out rich and smooth. Once the fries are baked, they are topped with ham, pickles, mustard, and the cheese sauce, and everything comes together in one crispy and flavorful bite.

Why this recipe works

• Cuban-inspired flavor: The mix of ham, pickles, mustard, and swiss cheese tastes just like a Cuban sandwich, and the fries add a crispy base that makes it even better.
• Easy shortcut: Frozen French fries make this recipe quick, and you can focus on the toppings instead of spending time preparing potatoes from scratch.
• Rich cheese sauce: The sauce is made with real swiss cheese, and it melts smoothly so every fry gets coated with creamy flavor.
• Crowd favorite: Because these fries are loaded with fun toppings, they are always a hit at parties and gatherings where everyone wants a bite.
• Flexible toppings: You can stick with the classic ingredients, or you can add extras like pulled pork, jalapenos, or even more cheese for variety.

Serving suggestions

• Game day snack: Put the fries on a big platter and drizzle the toppings on top so everyone can grab some while watching the game.
• Appetizer spread: Serve these fries with nachos, wings, or sliders, and you will have a table full of snacks that everyone will enjoy.
• Quick lunch: Make a smaller batch and serve with a side salad so it feels like a full meal without much effort.
• Party platter: Arrange everything on a tray, drizzle with extra cheese sauce, and let guests add more toppings if they want.
• Dinner side: Serve Cuban fries next to grilled chicken, burgers, or pork sandwiches so they fit right into a bigger meal.

Cuban fries recipe

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Try this Cuban fries recipe topped with ham, pickles, mustard, and swiss cheese sauce for a flavorful twist on classic loaded fries.

• Author: Bobby
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 (30 ounces) bag frozen French fries
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1/4 cup diced dill pickles
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Swiss cheese sauce-

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of milk
• 8 ounces chopped swiss cheese

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Instructions

1. Bake the French fries according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted whisk in the flour. Cook for 2 minutes while whisking.
2. Pour in the milk and stir while whisking. Continue cooking until the sauce becomes slightly thick. Add the cheese and stir until it is melted and the sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
3. Top the cooked French fries with diced ham, diced pickle, and drizzle with cheese sauce and mustard.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 441
• Sugar: 6.6 g
• Sodium: 337 mg
• Fat: 29.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 12.4 g
• Protein: 30.4 g
• Cholesterol: 109.8 mg

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