Easy Tamale Casserole
This Easy Tamale Casserole is definitely one of those quick, throw it together meals and can be made all in one pan, the type of dinner, or lunch that satisfies the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs ground beef or turkey
- 4 oz can green chilis diced
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes
- 1/2 c creamed corn
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp dry cilantro
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 c cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 packages mexican style cornbread mix
- eggs & milk if needed per cornbread instructions
- salsa, sour cream & guacamole if desired for toppings/garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Coat a 13x9 pan with nonstick spray
- In a large skillet, brown the ground meat and drain
- Stir in all seasonings, Rotel, corn, green chilis
- Simmer until flavors have combined and mixture has thickened a bit
- Prepare both cornbread mixes per package directions
- Pour ½ of the mix into the prepared pan
- Evenly layer on the meat mixture
- Sprinkle the cheese on in an even layer
- Top with the second half of cornbread mix
- Lightly sprinkle dry cilantro over the top
- Bake until top is golden brown (approximately 30-40 minutes)
- Garnish with salsa, sour cream, guacamole if desired
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 259mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 519IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.