my favorite corn chip tamale casserole

Name: My Favorite Corn Chip Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can(s) tamales (prefer hormel's); 1 can(s) chili with beans (prefer dennison's); 1 - 2 - green onions, white and green parts - finely sliced; 1 - 2 cup(s) grated cheddar cheese (i use mild); 1 to 1 1/2 cup(s) corn chips (such as fritos)

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Martha Price

San Jose, CA

Updated on Jul 25, 2012

I know there are a lot of Frito Casserole recipes out there, but this version is my favorite! Everyone from kids to adults seem to enjoy it, and it is sooo easy!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 2 - 4

Ingredients

1 can tamales (prefer hormel's)
1 can chili with beans (prefer dennison's)
1 - 2 - green onions, white and green parts - finely sliced
1 - 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (i use mild)
1 to 1 1/2 cups corn chips (such as fritos)

How To Make my favorite corn chip tamale casserole

Step 1

Remove paper from tamales and place in small baking dish, along with liquid from can. Slice each tamale into 3 - 4 pieces. Sprinkle with half of the chopped green onion.

Step 2

Spread chili with beans over the tamales. Sprinkle with rest of green onions. Sprinkle with plenty of cheese!
Step 3

Put corn chips in a baggie, and with hands or rolling pin, crush and spread over cheese to cover. *You can put the cheese on top of the corn chips, but I like the cheese to melt directly onto the beans.
Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with condiments of your choice - I use sour cream and taco sauce. A great quick and tasty meal!
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