Indulge in the flavors of a classic Mexican dish with a modern twist - tamale casserole. This hearty and savory dish combines the traditional flavors of tamales with the convenience of a casserole, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Discover two delectable variations of tamale casserole in this article - one featuring a combination of tender chicken, flavorful salsa, and a creamy cheese sauce, while the other tantalizes taste buds with a vegetarian delight of sautéed vegetables, black beans, and a tangy enchilada sauce. Both recipes utilize the slow-cooker's magic, ensuring a hassle-free and satisfying culinary experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering tamale casseroles, guaranteed to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
TAMALE CASSEROLE
Here's a great recipe that's quick to make, but not short on taste. Canned beef tamales with onions and Cheddar. Mmmm!
Provided by Stinger
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Unwrap tamales and cut into thick chunks. Place a portion of the chopped tamales in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Then layer the onions, cheese, tortilla chips and chili without beans.
- Repeat this until all ingredients are used, topping off with cheese and chips. Then sprinkle with the water.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1543.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
SLOW-COOKED TAMALE CASSEROLE
I've been making this recipe for years because my family really likes it. It's great for busy days because you make it earlier in the day and let it cook.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and cornmeal until smooth. Add corn, tomatoes, olives, chili seasoning, seasoned salt and beef. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours and 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
EASY TAMALE CASSEROLE
My mom liked to make the Hamburger Helper® version of this recipe. When I moved to another state, I could not find it, so I came up with this. Memories of home. My hubby likes for me to spice this up sometimes, so I will use a 14-ounce can of tomatoes and green chiles in it or just use a Mexican-style cornbread mix sometimes.
Provided by Gwendelyn Robinson Grizzle
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Stir onion into the ground beef; cook and stir for 1 minute and immediately remove skillet from heat.
- Stir pinto beans and crushed tomatoes into the beef mixture.
- Beat cream-style corn, cornbread mix, and egg together in a bowl until smooth; spread over the top of the ground beef mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the corn mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the cornbread is set in the middle, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1402.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE
Canned beans and cornbread muffin mix speed up the prep on this crowd-pleasing main dish that's perfect for busy evenings and carry-in dinners. -Jill Pokrivka, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cumin, salt, chili powder and pepper. , Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over meat mixture. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CROCK POT TAMALE CASSEROLE SUPREMO
Make and share this Crock Pot Tamale Casserole Supremo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jim Trebilcox
Categories Pork
Time 12h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown the Ground Beef and Chorizo together.
- Drain most of the fat off (but the chorizo has a lot of flavor, so reserve some of the fat for flavor).
- Pre-mix the egg, milk and cornmeal.
- Except for the cheese, put all the other ingredients into the crock pot (including the meats).
- Mix them thoroughly.
- Put the cornflour-egg-milk mix on top.
- Set the Crock pot to high or low.
- Cook for 5-6 hours on high or 10-12 hours on low.
- 5 or 10 minutes before serving, cover the top with the grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.6, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 128.9, Sodium 1482.4, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 31.6
CROCK POT TAMALE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Crock Pot Tamale Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pepper Monkey
Categories Meat
Time 17m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and onion in skillet.
- Drain grease.
- mix peppers and tomato together.
- cut 4 tortillas into bite size pieces.
- i used a pizza cutter to slice into eights.
- layer tortilla slices on bottom of crock pot make a layer of ground beef layer peppers and tomatoes repeat layers twice top with cheese cook on low 2-4 hours. I usually leave the cheese off until the last 30-45 minutes of cooking.
- serve with sour cream, hot peppers (jalapeno), salsa and refried beans to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.8, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 940.9, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.5, Protein 29.4
TAMALE CASSEROLE - CROCKPOT
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
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh corn kernels. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before using.
- If you don't have a crockpot, you can make this casserole in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the casserole for 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- To make a vegetarian version of this casserole, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as black beans, corn, or zucchini.
- If you're looking for a spicier casserole, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder to the sauce.
- Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Tamale casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and flavorful filling, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tamale casserole a try.
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