Cuban Meat Spreads

Glenn Lindgren: This is one of many "bocaditos" or little bites.

Raúl Musibay: These little "snacks" are served as appetizers at Cuban parties.

Glenn Lindgren: Pastes like this are a traditional spread served on crackers.

Jorge Castillo: You also might use them as a filling in Cuban meat pastries or in croquetas.

How to Make the Best Pastas de Carne

Let cream cheese come to room temperature. Blend together deviled ham with cream cheese, butter and dried mustard. Fold in chopped olives. Add salt only if necessary.

2 cans (4-1/2 oz.each) deviled ham

1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup finely chopped drained pimentos

1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained

Salt and pepper to taste

Ham Version 2

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

8 ounces leftover beef roast

8 ounces smoked ham

8 ounces cooked turkey breast

4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons mayonaisse

1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 large red pepper, roasted, cooled and diced

1/2 cup chopped black olives

Salt and pepper to taste

Let cream cheese come to room temperature.

Grind the meats in a food processor until chopped fine. Add cheese, cream cheese, butter, mayonaisse, mustard, cumin and garlic powder. Blend well. Fold in chopped olives and roasted red pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate several hours. Serve on crackers or bread.

Pasta de Carne y Queso – Cuban Meat and Cheese Spread

Pasta de Pollo – Cuban Chicken Spread

2 cups chopped cooked chicken

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 clove of garlic, mashed

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 cup chopped black olives

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Add garlic and cumin and blend well.

Fold in onions and black olives.

Salt and pepper to taste.

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