tamale casserole

Name: TAMALE CASSEROLE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large can of tamales; 1 large can of chili; 3 cup(s) cheese, shredded

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cheryl pierce

harrisburg, AR

Updated on Dec 11, 2025

THIS IS SOMETHING I MADE UP TO DO WITH A CAN OF TAMALES ONE DAY. IT WAS VERY GOOD & SO SIMPLE & FAST. I DO NOT HAVE THE TALENT IT TAKES TO MAKE HOMEMADE TAMALES ..SO I BUY THEM IN THE CAN. THEY ARE GOOD..BUT THEY JUST NEED SOMETHING...SO I MADE A CASSEROLE WITH THEM!!

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method ---

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large can of tamales
1 large can of chili
3 cups cheese, shredded

How To Make tamale casserole

Step 1

PLACE THE TAMALES IN A GREASED BAKING DISH (TAKE THEM OUT OF THE PAPERS)

Step 2

COVER THE TAMALES WITH THE CAN OF CHILI
Step 3

COVER WITH THE CHEESE OF YOUR CHOICE
Step 4

BAKE @ 350 FOR 30 MIN'S OR UNTIL IT'S BUBBLY ...
Step 5

THERE ARE ALOT OF VARIATIONS YOU CAN DO WITH THIS CASSEROLE....SUCH AS..ADD REFRIED BEANS...A LAYER OF SPANISH RICE...TOP WITH TORTILLA CHIPS...TOP WITH SALSA..
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 168kcal, carbohydrates: 1g, cholesterol: 44mg, fat: 13g, fiber: 0g, protein: 12g, saturated fat: 7g, sodium: 351mg, sugar: 1g, unsaturated fat: 5g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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