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tamale casserole

Ingredients For tamale casserole

  • 3/4 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 7 1/2 oz
    green olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano
  • 3
    tomatoes, diced
  • 1
    onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 lb
    meat, ground beef, chopped ham or chicken
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    cottage cheese

How To Make tamale casserole

  • 1
    Mix cornmeal, milk and egg in large bowl; set aside.
  • 2
    In skillet, brown meat in oil with onion, tomato and oregano.
  • 3
    Pour off fat and add olives and cottage cheese; simmer 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir into cornmeal mix; turn into casserole dish; bake at 350 degrees, 1 hour.
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