corn and green chili tamale casserole
A fast and easy casserole using premade tamales. From Bon Appetit. The spicy casserole can also be made in a microwave: Cook on high until it's hot and bubbling, about 15 minutes; rotate the dish several times, if necessary.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 4-oz - frozen tamales, chicken or beef
- 10 ounces frozen corn
- 4 ounces green chilies, diced
- 3 - green onions, chopped
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 7 ounces salsa verde
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
- - avocado wedges, optional
- - salsa verde, optional
How To Make corn and green chili tamale casserole
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Step 2Place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
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Step 3Remove husks.
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Step 4Cut tamales in half lengthwise.
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Step 5Place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
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Step 6Sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
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Step 7Whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend; drizzle over casserole.
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Step 8Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
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Step 9Bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
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Step 10Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
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Step 11Serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.
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