Best 5 Cornbread Topped Tamale Pie Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a tantalizing culinary fusion that brings together the flavors of traditional tamales and the comforting warmth of cornbread. This Cornbread-Topped Tamale Pie is a delightful casserole that combines the best of both worlds. Layers of savory tamale filling, made with tender shredded chicken, a blend of spices, and a rich tomato sauce, are nestled beneath a golden-brown cornbread crust. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, with the moist tamale filling complemented by the crumbly cornbread topping. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for a cozy family meal or a potluck gathering. Elevate your culinary skills with our easy-to-follow recipe that guides you through each step, ensuring a perfect Cornbread-Topped Tamale Pie every time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CORNBREAD TAMALE PIE



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This recipe came to The Times in a 2006 magazine article about the 75th anniversary edition of The Joy of Cooking, the soup-to-nuts cookbook found on practically every home cook's shelf since its first publication in 1931. Like many of the book's beloved recipes, this dish is a crowd-pleasing, homespun classic that is incredibly simple to put together. First, make a quick chili of beef, black beans, corn, green pepper and onion seasoned with chile power and cumin. Spread that in a baking dish, top with a simple cornbread batter and pop it into the oven. In about a half hour: tamale pie. Serve with hot sauce, a dollop of sour cream and a few slices of avocado. If you're trying to eat less red meat, ground turkey or chicken would make a fine substitute for the beef.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans
1 cup corn, drained, canned or frozen (thawed if frozen)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup beef or chicken broth
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, optional
1 tablespoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 3-quart high-sided casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet, saute the beef and onion over medium-high heat until the meat is brown and the onion translucent, about 10 minutes. Then add the beans, corn, tomato sauce, broth, bell pepper (if using), chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and teaspoon salt. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, milk and oil until combined. Whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until combined. Spread the meat mixture into the casserole dish and cover with the corn bread topping. The topping will disappear into the meat mixture but will rise during baking and form a layer of corn bread. Bake until the corn bread is brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 445, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 678 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram

OLD SCHOOL TAMALE PIE WITH THE BEST CORNBREAD TOPPING



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This tamale pie is absolutely delicious and is packed with perfectly seasoned ground beef, onions, corn, black olives, tomatoes, cheese and topped with the best cornbread topping.

Provided by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1½ pounds ground beef
1 medium onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
15 ounce can corn (drained)
10 ounce can Rotel (drained)
3.8 ounce can sliced black olives (drained)
15 ounce can enchilada sauce
4 ounce diced green chilies
1½ cups Colby jack cheese
3 cups Marie Callender's cornbread mix
8 ounce sour cream
½ cup water
1 large egg
½ cup onions (chopped)
4 ounce can diced green chilies
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 971 kcal, Carbohydrate 97 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 1923 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 61 g, UnsaturatedFat 21 g

CORNBREAD TOPPED TAMALE PIE



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This is a quick, hearty comfort dish which is easy to make. It tastes like tamales, without the work! I am always asked for the recipe wherever I make it. You can make the meat mixture ahead of time, and just do the cornbread when you are ready to bake.

Provided by Chicago Girl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 1/2 ounce) box cornbread mix (I use Jiffy)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 pinch black pepper (less to taste)
1 lb ground beef, browned drained & rinsed
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, drained

Steps:

  • Mix corn bread mix, egg, and milk and let set.
  • Brown ground beef in 1 cup water for fine crumbles. Drain and rinse fat.
  • Mix all non-cornbread ingredients.
  • Spray or grease an 8x8 pan.
  • Spread all of meat mixture in pan.
  • Carefully pour cornbread on top.
  • Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick in the cornbread's center is clean.

CORNBREAD TAMALE PIE



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Try this Mexican-inspired chilli with cornbread topping. It takes a little effort, but it can be frozen for days when you need a comforting supper quick

Provided by Diana Henry

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 tbsp sunflower or groundnut oil
900g beef mince
200g cooking chorizo, chopped
2 onions, roughly chopped
2 red peppers, halved, deseeded and sliced
2 chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, grated
1 tbsp cumin
½ tsp ground cinnamon
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can black beans, drained
500ml beef or chicken stock
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tsp dark brown soft sugar
½ lime, juiced
10g coriander, roughly chopped
1-2 tsp buffalo hot sauce, or another hot sauce, to taste
150g cornmeal or polenta
130g plain flour
2 tbsp light brown soft sugar
3 green chillies, halved, deseeded and finely sliced
3 spring onions, trimmed and chopped
3 tbsp finely chopped coriander
155ml milk
45g butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
100g sweetcorn
115g extra mature cheddar, grated
2 ripe avocados, stoned, peeled, halved and chopped
1 lime, juiced
15g coriander, leaves picked
soured cream or Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a casserole over a medium-high heat and fry the beef mince until browned all over - you may need to do this in batches. Transfer the browned mince to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the chorizo to the pan and brown all over for a few minutes, then add to the bowl with the mince.
  • Add the onions and peppers to the pan and fry over a medium heat until the onions are golden and the peppers are soft, about 15 mins. Add the chillies, garlic, cumin and cinnamon, and cook for another couple of minutes.
  • Return the beef and chorizo to the pan, then tip in the canned tomatoes, drained black beans, stock and tomato purée. Bring to just under the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the sugar, lime juice and some seasoning. Cover slightly, leaving just a little opening on one side for steam to escape, and cook for 50 mins, stirring occasionally. In the last 10 mins of cooking time, stir in the coriander and hot sauce, and a little more seasoning. The chilli should be thick but not dry - if it's too dry, splash in some water. Spoon into a roughly 1.5-litre pie dish or deep baking dish. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
  • To make the cornbread topping, mix together the cornmeal or polenta, flour, a large pinch of salt, the sugar, chillies, spring onions and coriander. Mix the milk, butter and eggs together in a jug. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, then add the sweetcorn and cheese. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix, then spoon in dollops over the surface of the chilli. At this stage, the pie can be frozen. Leave to cool completely first, then wrap in a layer of baking parchment followed by a double layer of foil. Will keep in the freezer for up to two months.
  • Bake for 25 mins until a skewer inserted into the cornbread (being careful not to go through to the chilli) comes out clean. To bake from frozen, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Unwrap the pie and bake for 1 hr-1 hr 10 mins, or until the filling is piping hot and the topping is cooked through. If the top starts to get too dark, cover with foil.
  • When you're almost ready to serve, put the avocado in a serving bowl, squeeze over the lime juice, then add the coriander leaves and gently toss together. Serve alongside the pie with some soured cream or Greek yogurt, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928 calories, Fat 49 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 56 grams protein, Sodium 2.7 milligram of sodium

JIFFY CORN BREAD MIX TAMALE PIE



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This recipe is from my starving student college days. Its simple, quick and another cheap eats. Everyone still loves this recipe including kids. Enjoy!

Provided by kmergirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 1/2 ounce) box Jiffy cornbread mix
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix cornbread according to package directions. Cook ground beef and drain fat. Add, taco seasoning mix and water according to package. Add tomato sauce. Cook until slightly thickened. Pour meat mixture in a 8x8 cassarole dish. Add layer of grated cheese and then spread the cornbread mixture on top spreading it to the edges of the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until brown.
  • Optional: serve with sour cream and taco sauce.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh corn, tomatoes, and peppers will give your tamale pie the best flavor. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Don't overcook the meat: The ground beef or turkey should be cooked until it is no longer pink, but not overcooked, or it will become tough.
  • Season the meat well: Use a variety of spices to season the meat, such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. You can also add a bit of heat with cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
  • Use a good quality cornbread mix: The cornbread topping is an important part of this dish, so be sure to use a good quality mix. You can also make your own cornbread from scratch if you prefer.
  • Bake the tamale pie until the cornbread topping is golden brown: This will ensure that the cornbread is cooked through and that the pie is heated all the way through.

Conclusion:

Cornbread-topped tamale pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful pie that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give cornbread-topped tamale pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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