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tamale dressing

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

This is a nice change from the traditional Thanksgiving dressing.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tamale dressing

  • 12
    fully cooked tamales your choice but i prefer pork)
  • 1
    8 inch pan of cooked cornbread
  • 2 can
    rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 2 c
    shredded mexican blend cheese

How To Make tamale dressing

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 3
    Crumble tamales and cornbread into a large mixing bowl.
  • 4
    Drain the juice from the tomatoes and set aside.
  • 5
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute onion 3 minutes. Add seasonings and drained tomatoes cook 5 minutes longer or until onion is tender.
  • 6
    Toss the tomato mixture lightly with the tamale mixture and the cheese. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • 7
    Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until browned.
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