Cubanisimo Combination - 40 Ham Croquettes 40 Chicken Croquettes, 12 Tamales, 24 Stuffed Potatoes

A freezer-stock party combo: 40 ham croquetas, 40 chicken croquetas, 12 tamales, and 24 papas rellenas — the four anchors of any Cuban gathering buffet.

Common Uses: party platters, Noche Buena spreads, afternoon merienda, quinceañera and birthday catering, weekend family lunch, after-school snacks straight from the fryer.

Pantry Role: holiday staple, prep line staple — pull from the freezer, fry or bake, serve.

Common In: Cuban-American households nationwide, especially during Noche Buena, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Mother's Day gatherings.

Pairs With: saltines, mojo criollo, a squeeze of lime, mustard, and cold Materva or Iron Beer. Croquetas on Cuban bread make the classic croqueta preparada.

Cook from frozen — deep fry the croquetas and papas rellenas, steam or microwave the tamales. Ships frozen nationwide to households that can't pick these up at a Hialeah bakery.