Cuban Breakfast Magic to Start Your Day Right
Enjoy a Cuban Breakfast with bold flavors—crispy tostada, rich café Cubano, and savory eggs. A delicious, authentic morning feast to start your day right!
Ingredients
Cuban Coffee (Café Cubano)
- 2 tablespoons finely ground espresso coffee preferably a Cuban brand like Café Bustelo or Pilon
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons sugar traditionally used to create the signature espuma, or frothy top
Cuban Toast (Tostada Cubana)
- 1 loaf Cuban bread or substitute with a soft, crusty white bread like French or Italian bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
Eggs (Huevos a la Habanera)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup tomato sauce preferably homemade or a high-quality store-bought version
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Sweet Plantains (Maduros) – Optional Side
- 1 ripe plantain sliced diagonally into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional, for a touch of warmth
Fresh Tropical Fruits – Optional Side
- ½ cup sliced papaya mango, or pineapple for a refreshing contrast
- Fried Yuca Yuca Frita – Optional Side
- 1 cup yuca peeled and cut into thick fries
- 2 cups water for boiling
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Salt and garlic powder to season
Instructions
Brew the Perfect Cuban Coffee (Café Cubano)
- A true Cuban breakfast is incomplete without a strong, bold cup of Cuban coffee. This method creates the signature espuma (sweet frothy top) that makes café Cubano so special.
- Fill a stovetop espresso maker (Moka pot) with water and finely ground espresso.
- Brew over medium heat until rich, dark espresso starts to flow.
- While the coffee brews, place sugar in a small cup. As soon as the first drops of espresso appear, mix them vigorously with the sugar to create a thick, caramel-colored espuma.
- Pour the rest of the brewed coffee over the espuma, stir gently, and serve immediately.
Make the Classic Cuban Toast (Tostada Cubana)
- Crispy, buttery Cuban toast is the perfect companion to café Cubano.
- Slice Cuban bread in half lengthwise.
- Spread a generous layer of softened butter on each piece.
- Toast on a hot griddle or sandwich press until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm, and enjoy by dipping it into your café Cubano for an authentic experience.
Prepare Huevos a la Habanera (Cuban-Style Eggs)
- This classic egg dish is simple but packed with bold, savory flavors.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, smoked paprika, and onion powder, letting the flavors meld for 2 minutes.
- Crack two eggs directly into the sauce and cover the skillet.
Cook until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and serve with Cuban toast.
- Cook the Sweet Plantains (Maduros) – Optional
- For a touch of natural sweetness, caramelized plantains make the perfect side dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Slice ripe plantains diagonally into thick pieces.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon for extra warmth.
Serve with Fresh Tropical Fruits or Fried Yuca
- To complete your Cuban breakfast feast, add a side of fresh papaya, mango, or pineapple for a refreshing contrast, or prepare fried yuca for a hearty addition.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
- Sodium: 320mg
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 14g
Recipe Categories
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Cuban, Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian-Friendly
- Method: Stovetop, Griddle
- Keyword: Cuban breakfast, café Cubano, tostada Cubana, huevos a la Habanera, maduros
- Skill Level: Easy