Spicy Tamale Casserole Recipes

TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onions, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until the meat is brown and the onions are softened, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Stir in the enchilada sauce, beans, corn and cilantro and season with salt. Bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the cheese.
• Add the cornmeal to a mixing bowl. Mix in the buttermilk and oil. You want the mixture to be thick but pourable. Stir in the scallions. Pour on top of the meat mixture in the skillet and spread in an even layer. Bake until the meat is bubbling and the cornbread is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

TAMALE PIE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. In a separate small bowl, combine the lightly beaten egg and milk.
• Set aside, with the dry and wet ingredients still uncombined, while you prepare the casserole filling.
• In a skillet, brown the ground turkey and sausage with the chopped onion and garlic over medium heat; drain.
• Run a knife through the stewed tomatoes while they're still in the can to chop them. Add the stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, green pepper, corn, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, and black olives to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Place filling in a 2-quart or 9x13" baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• Gradually add the milk/egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Add the melted Country Crock; stir until just combined.
• Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the top of the filling.
• Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the top with the shredded cheddar and continue baking for about 8 to 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and the cornbread is done.

SWEET & SPICY TAMALE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F.