TAMALE CASSEROLE - CROCKPOT

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This is a great dish to share with friends on a cold day. It is easily assembled with store-bought tamales and needs no attention all day. Served with a salad, it's a complete meal. The recipe is from " The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever" by Natalie Haughton.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 7h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, diced
1 16-oz jar(s) green tomatillo salsa
2 15-oz can(s) chili con carne, without beans
1 15-oz can(s) black beans, rinsed, drained
1 2-oz can(s) sliced ripe olives, drained
10 tamales (chicken or beef), wrappers or husks removed
2 7-oz can(s) whole green chilies, drained, cut into 1/2-inch strips
cheddar cheese, shredded, optional
sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Place half of the diced onions in a 4-quart electric slow cooker.
  • 2. Top with half each of the salsa, the chili, beans and olives.
  • 3. Place 4 or 5 of the tamales on top.
  • 4. Cover the tamales with half of the chili strips.
  • 5. Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining chili strips.
  • 6. Cover and cook on the low setting 6 1/2 to 7 hours.
  • 7. Pass shredded cheese and sour cream on the side.
  • 8. Tips: If you are using frozen tamales, the wrappers will be easier to remove if you microwave them for a few seconds first. Also, if using frozen tamales, increase cooking time about 1 hour.

Declan McAlister
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


klassical Julius
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Nana-Amina Khalid
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Khan11 Khan11
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. I would definitely recommend it.


Asif Murtaza
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The casserole was a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid.


SA
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce, and it turned out much better.


Cm Akash
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I'm not a huge fan of tamales, but I loved this casserole. The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was so tender. I would definitely make this again.


Md jebin Official
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This tamale casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect solution. The casserole was easy to make, and it turned out great.


Shahzia Khalid
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The tamale casserole was absolutely delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Smarteq Qurair
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious meals that I can make for my family, and this tamale casserole fits the bill perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Lavious Witbooi
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I've made this tamale casserole several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I love that I can just throw everything in the crockpot and let it cook all day.


Suzanne Zacharia
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OMG! This tamale casserole is a game-changer! It's so easy to make in the crockpot, and the flavors are incredible. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with some sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, and it w