corn and green chili tamale casserole

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

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.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For corn and green chili tamale casserole

  • 6 4-oz
    frozen tamales, chicken or beef
  • 10 oz
    frozen corn
  • 4 oz
    green chilies, diced
  • 3
    green onions, chopped
  • 1 c
    whipping cream
  • 7 oz
    salsa verde
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 c
    monterey jack cheese, grated
  • avocado wedges, optional
  • salsa verde, optional

How To Make corn and green chili tamale casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • 2
    Place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove husks.
  • 4
    Cut tamales in half lengthwise.
  • 5
    Place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • 7
    Whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend; drizzle over casserole.
  • 8
    Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
  • 9
    Bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
  • 10
    Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • 11
    Serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.

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