Season 12 - Breakfast / S12B28
Pernil and Cheese Biscuit Sandwich
Story
A Short Charming Story Don Luis had just finished slow-roasting his famous pernil when a knock came at the kitchen door. It was his grandson, cheeks red from playing outside, asking, “Abuelo, can I have something yummy with cheese?” Don Luis chuckled, wiped his hands on his jean-and-leather apron, and reached for a tray of freshly baked biscuits he’d made that morning. In no time, he built a sandwich worthy of applause—crispy-edged pernil piled high with melty cheese, tucked into a buttery biscuit. As they sat at the kitchen table with fresh juice, his grandson took a bite and said, “This is better than breakfast *or* lunch—it’s both!” And so, the Pernil and Cheese Biscuit Sandwich was born, a Sunday treat turned family tradition. 💛 Time, Calories & Cost
Ingredients
- 4 buttermilk biscuits 🧈 (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups cooked pernil 🐖 (Puerto Rican roast pork, shredded)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting)
- Optional: mayo, hot sauce, or garlic aioli for spread 😋
Instructions
- 1Warm the Pernil: Reheat the shredded pork in a skillet over medium heat until warm and slightly crispy on the edges. 🔥
- 2Toast the Biscuits: Slice each biscuit in half. Lightly butter the inside and toast on a skillet or griddle until golden. 🧈
- 3Assemble the Sandwiches: Place a generous heap of warm pernil on the bottom half of each biscuit.
- 4Add the Cheese: Top with a slice of cheddar. You can pop it under a broiler for 30 seconds to melt it more, if desired. 🔥🧀
- 5Top and Serve: Close the biscuit with the top half. Serve warm with your favorite kid-friendly drink—like guava juice or mango smoothie! 🥭🍹
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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