Best 5 Chili Tamale Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our tantalizing Chili Tamale Casserole. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the richness of chili con carne with the comforting flavors of tamales, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our curated collection of recipes offers a range of options to suit every palate, from classic chili tamale casserole to vegetarian and vegan variations. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a contemporary twist, our recipes guide you through each step, ensuring a successful and delectable outcome. Get ready to indulge in a flavorful fiesta that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico.

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CORN AND GREEN CHILI TAMALE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Sandy Stevens

Categories     Beef     Cheese     Bake     Casserole/Gratin     Corn     Fall     Family Reunion     Bon Appétit     Las Vegas     Nevada

Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 4-ounce frozen chicken or beef tamales
1 10-ounce package frozen white or yellow corn
1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup whipping cream
1 7-ounce can salsa verde
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Avocado wedges
Additional salsa verde (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes. Remove husks. Cut tamales in half lengthwise. Place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro. Whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Drizzle over casserole. Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
  • Bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro. Serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.

CHILI TAMALE CASSEROLE



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The combination of chilies and chocolate in this casserole from Ralph Stamm of Dayton, Ohio is a good match for the spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar. Just a little bit goes a long way to enhance the flavors of his original recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups masa harina
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 dried Anaheim chilies, chopped
2 dried Ancho chilies, chopped
2 ounces Mexican or semisweet chocolate, grated
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar
3 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and crushed
3/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, optional
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Drain corn, reserving liquid; set corn aside. Place masa harina in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the broth, butter, egg and reserved corn liquid; stir into masa harina just until moistened. Set aside., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork and onion over medium heat until pork is no longer pink. Add the beans, chilies, chocolate, orange juice, lime juice, garlic powder, spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar, cumin, reserved corn, and cilantro and jalapeno if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Spread masa harina mixture over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CORN AND GREEN CHILI TAMALE CASSEROLE



Corn and Green Chili Tamale Casserole image

A fast and easy casserole using premade tamales. From Bon Appetit. ZWT Mid-West region (corn) and South (tamales).

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

24 ounces frozen chicken tamales or 24 ounces beef tamales
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, unthawed
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 avocado, wedges (optional)
salsa verde (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove husks.
  • Cut tamales in half lengthwise.
  • Place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
  • Sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • Whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend; drizzle over casserole.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
  • Bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • Serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.

GREEN CHILI "TAMALE" CASSEROLE



Green Chili

It's Hatch chili time here and I was mulling over what to do with some of the bushel of roasted peppers we bought and this is what I came up with. It's super easy and darn yummy.

Provided by Kathy M

Categories     Casseroles

Time 9h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-3 lb pork shoulder roast
1 can(s) hatch chili (4 oz) (or one fresh roasted if you have it)
3-4 clove garlic
1 large onion
1/2 c water
GREEN CHILI
3 Tbsp oil (olive/veg)
6 Tbsp flour
5 c reserved broth from pork then water to make up the difference
1 can(s) diced tomatoes -15 oz (can use rotels for extra flavor)
2 Tbsp cumin
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 c roasted green chili - fresh (it's super easy to do at home!)
1 tsp salt
OTHER
package of corn tortillas. i used an 18 count medium size package
"mexican" style cheese (suggested 2 cups)

Steps:

  • 1. Slice onion fairly thick and lay at the bottom of a crock pot. Add the water, then the pork shoulder. Crush/slice the garlic onto of the pork, then add the can of chili. Set on low and let it go for overnight (I let mine go for about 16 hours. Needless to say, it didn't need that long, but it certainly doesn't hurt it!) Save liquid.
  • 2. In a large pot, add oil then flour when combined, slowly add the reserved pork stock and water, stirring avoid lumps. Add canned tomatoes and seasonings.
  • 3. If you can, blend half the roasted green chilies till smooth and chop the rest. If that's too much of a pain, you can skip that and just chop the whole lot and add them to the sauce.
  • 4. Next shred your pork and add that to the sauce. Cook on low heat for an hour to blend. Stir when needed.
  • 5. Pre-heat oven to 350. In a 9 x 13 pan place a triple layer of corn tortillas. Then add a layer of the chili on top of that add a layer of the cheese. Then add another layer of tortillas then meat. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes uncovered, then add a final layer of cheese. Bake another 10-15 minutes till the cheese is melted. (You could easily use a smaller baking dish and freeze the rest of the chili) Serve with sour cream/lettuce/salsa/green onions and whatever other toppings you enjoy.
  • 6. Note: You'll want to serve this in bowls as it's a loose dish. Also, don't be afraid to play around with the ingredients. If you want more heat you can saute (or roast!) some jalapeno and add them to the sauce.

CORN AND GREEN CHILI TAMALE CASSEROLE



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A fast and easy casserole using premade tamales. From Bon Appetit. The spicy casserole can also be made in a microwave: Cook on high until it's hot and bubbling, about 15 minutes; rotate the dish several times, if necessary.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 4-oz frozen tamales, chicken or beef
10 oz frozen corn
4 oz green chilies, diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 c whipping cream
7 oz salsa verde
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 c monterey jack cheese, grated
avocado wedges, optional
salsa verde, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • 2. Place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Remove husks.
  • 4. Cut tamales in half lengthwise.
  • 5. Place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
  • 6. Sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • 7. Whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend; drizzle over casserole.
  • 8. Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
  • 9. Bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
  • 10. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • 11. Serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.

Tips:

  • Prep and customization: Before you start, prep all your ingredients and preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe.
  • Using cornmeal: To make the tamale batter, mix cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and oil in a bowl. Gradually stir in hot water until a thick batter forms.
  • Filling options: Customize the fillings according to your preference. Some popular options include ground beef or turkey, shredded chicken, black beans, and sweet corn. Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
  • Layering the casserole: In a baking dish, start with a layer of chili, then add a layer of tamale batter, and top with another layer of chili. Repeat these layers until you've used up all the ingredients.
  • Baking the casserole: Bake the casserole for the specified time in the recipe, typically around 30-40 minutes. The top should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • Garnish and serving: Before serving, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the casserole and let it melt for a few minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

The Chili Tamale Casserole is a fusion dish that combines the flavors of both chili and tamales, resulting in a hearty and comforting meal. With its layers of savory chili, fluffy tamale batter, and melted cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit at any gathering. It's an excellent choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual potlucks. The customizable fillings and toppings allow you to adapt it to your taste preferences, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by all.

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