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tamale pie

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Christine Whisenhunt
@cwhisenhunt
Visalia, CA

My mom made this a lot when I was growing up. It was always a fave. It's great comfort food, and it's soooo easy. If you want a tamale flavor in a casserole form, this is for you! Hope you enjoy! P.S. Mom never liked a lot of heat, I do. I think if I made this today I would add a diced jalapeno or serrano chili to the saute mixture for added heat. I would probably also throw in some chopped fresh cilantro. Maybe salsa instead of plain tomato sauce? Be creative!

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For tamale pie

  • 1 lb
    hamburger
  • 1 can
    black olives, sliced or whole
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 3 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 c
    corn meal
  • 2 c
    creamed corn
  • 2 sm
    cans tomato sauce
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • grated cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or other of your choice) to top with

How To Make tamale pie

  • 1
    Brown hamburger, onion and bell pepper.
  • 2
    Stir in corn, tomato sauce, chili powder and olives.
  • 3
    Add remaining ingredients and stir together. (I like to beat the milk and eggs together first.)
  • 4
    Pour into a casserole dish. (Mom always used a deep, square or round Corning ware dish.)
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with grated cheese and let stand for 10 minutes.
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