Best 3 Jiffy Corn Bread Mix Tamale Pie Recipes

Tamale pie is a classic comfort food dish made with a layer of cornbread, a layer of chili, and a layer of cheese. It's a hearty and filling meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. This article includes three different recipes for tamale pie: a classic recipe, a vegetarian recipe, and a slow-cooker recipe. The classic recipe uses a Jiffy cornbread mix for the cornbread layer, and a can of chili for the chili layer. The vegetarian recipe uses black beans and corn instead of chili, and the slow-cooker recipe cooks the entire dish in a slow cooker. All three recipes are easy to follow and make a delicious tamale pie that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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.

EASY TAMALE PIE RECIPE

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This tamale pie recipe is one of the great American casseroles. This tamale pie is simple to make, and uses Jiffy corn muffin mix to speed things up.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories Entree Dinner Lunch Appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups diced peppers (of your choice)
1 (16-ounce) jar roasted tomato salsa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin/bread mix (or enough cornbread batter for two 9 x 9 -inch pans)
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
8 ounces frozen corn (thawed)
4 ounces cheddar cheese (divided)
4 ounces pepper jack cheese (divided)

Steps:

Bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 1363 mg, Sugar 18 g, Fat 38 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

JIFFY CORNBREAD TAMALE PIE

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Jiffy cornbread tamale pie is a super easy meal to make for the family. Ground beef, melted cheese, and flavorful seasonings on the bottom, topped with Jiffy cornbread, creamed corn, and sour cream.

Provided by Julie Pollitt

Categories Main Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
4 oz. green chiles
10 oz. red enchilada sauce
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
14.75 oz. can cream corn

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350-degrees and grease a 9" x 13" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Be sure to spray the sides and bottom of the pan for easy clean-up.
Brown the ground beef.
Drain the grease off of the ground beef.
Add the ground beef, green chiles, enchilada sauce, minced onion, garlic salt, and chili powder to a large bowl.
Add the sour cream and shredded cheese and mix well.
Pour into the greased casserole dish.
In another bowl, add the two boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, egg, milk, vegetable oil, sour cream, and cream corn and mix well.
Pour over the ground beef mixture and spread it out evenly over the top.
Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven or until the top is golden brown and cake tester or knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 127 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 988 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

To make your tamale pie even more flavorful, consider adding a can of diced green chiles or a teaspoon of chili powder to the filling.
For a cheesy twist, sprinkle a cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the filling before baking.
If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use two smaller dishes. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
To make sure your tamale pie is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the pie is ready.
Serve your tamale pie with a dollop of sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Jiffy cornbread mix tamale pie is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that's perfect for busy families. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, this dish is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this tamale pie a try!

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