HOT TAMALE CASSEROLE

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If you like Mexican food you'll love this recipe! It's a little extra work but well worth it. Make it as hot or as mild as you like.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

10 ounces thawed frozen whole kernel corn
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons lite olive oil
1 cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onion and green pepper; saute until tender.
  • Add beef and cook until crumbly.
  • Add tomatoes (if the tomatoes are very juicy take off some juice, keep it you can add it if needed), tomato paste, corn, olives, cumin, salt, all spice, chili powder, pepper sauce and cornmeal.
  • Simmer stirring frequently for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Spoon mixture into a 2 1/2 qt casserole.
  • MAKE TAMALE TOPPING----------------.
  • In a large bowl mix, flour cornmeal, sugar and baking powder.
  • Add melted butter, milk, and egg.
  • Stir only until dry ingredients are just moistened.
  • Quickly stir in the jalapeno pepper and cheese.
  • BACK TO THE CASSEROLE-----------.
  • Spoon the topping in large spoonfuls around the edge of the casserole.
  • Bake in 450°F uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until cornmeal topping is cooked through and lightly browned.

Valentine Kenechukwu
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I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shoaib Magsi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Rebecca Telling
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again with mild tamales next time.


Ryan Recio
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I've never had tamale casserole before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was delicious and easy to make.


Jackie Bungay
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This casserole was delicious! The combination of the sweet corn and the spicy tamales was perfect.


Samiah Bagom
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


sm Jikajak music
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I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Toko MacJay
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ezell Mbala
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Fahime Hasan
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I was disappointed with this casserole. It was bland and lacked flavor.


Shalaina Storts
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again with mild tamales next time.


Md alamin Hossain manik
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I've never had tamale casserole before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was delicious and easy to make.


khadro abdi
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Sirius Knows
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this casserole, but it was surprisingly good! The sweet corn and the spicy tamales were a great combination.


Ofentse Crazy O
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


veroo
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Yandisa Dlangudlangu
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This was my first time making a tamale casserole and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the casserole was delicious.


Eklavya karki
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I've been making this casserole for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet corn and the spicy tamales.


Muhammad Aslam
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This Hot Tamale Casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor.


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