Tamale pie comes together in just about 30 minutes and is served straight from the pan like our favorite Taco Casserole and Chile Relleno Casserole.
We Love Easy!
We adore tamales, but they sure are time-consuming, which is why we only make them once or twice a year. However, I LOVE tamales and their flavors! Tamale pie is a casserole version of the traditional Mexican dish with much less work and way less time, making it an easier dinner idea. Why we love it:
Easy. This tamale pie recipe is an easy take on tamales, all the flavor, and half of the work! Packed with flavor. This recipe takes the classic tamale flavors and turns them into an easy delicious casserole version. One pot! This is made in one pot for easy cleanup!
Ingredients
lean ground beef – or use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef, or spice up the beef mixture by adding chorizo. red enchilada sauce – store-bought or Homemade Enchilada Sauce. green chilies chili powder cumin shredded cheddar cheese – or use pepper jack, Monterey jack, sharp cheddar cheese, or a blend of your favorites. corn muffin mix plus ingredients called for on the box – for example, an 8.5-ounce box of JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix lists 1 egg and ⅓ cup milk. Make it Gluten Free – As long as the cornbread topping mix is gluten-free then this dish will also be gluten-free.
How to Make Tamale Pie
Storing Info
Make ahead of time. Prepare tamale pie the day before and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it. You can also freeze it. STORE. Divide leftovers into individual-sized portions. Store in an airtight, freezer safe if applicable, container. Pie can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months. Reheat in the microwave, or transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake in the oven until hot. Make a freezer meal. Place the unbaked easy tamale pie recipe in the freezer until the top is solid, then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and again with foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To bake from frozen. Heat the oven to 400°F and bake for 60 minutes. If the top begins to darken before it is finished cooking tent a piece of tin foil over it.
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