Caballero Casserole Recipe

Name: Caballero Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) canshormel tamales; 2 (12 ounce) canskernel corn mixed with chopped peppers, drained by half; 14 12 ounces pizza sauce; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 2 (4 ounce) canschopped green chilies, undrained; ½ cup flour; ¾ cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) packageof dry cheese sauce mix or 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; ¼ cup milk; ½ cup cooking oil; ¼ cup ripe olives, chopped

Servings: persons

2 (15 ounce) canshormel tamales
2 (12 ounce) canskernel corn mixed with chopped peppers, drained by half
14 12 ounces pizza sauce
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 (4 ounce) canschopped green chilies, undrained
½ cup flour
¾ cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 (2 1/4 ounce) packageof dry cheese sauce mix or 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
¼ cup milk
½ cup cooking oil
¼ cup ripe olives, chopped

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For Filling:.
2
Cut each tamale into 6 pieces.
3
Place half in bottom of 13 x 9-inch pan; spread with 1 can of corn.
4
Top with remaining tamales and remaining can of corn.
5
Mix pizza sauce with taco seasoning and add green chilies; blend and then pour over corn.
6
Set aside.
7
Topping:.
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Heat oven to 400F.
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In large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients.
10
Add remaining ingredients; stir until a well-combined.
11
Spread topping over casserole.
12
Sprinkle with more cheese, if desired.
13
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and topping is done (topping will crack slightly).

521

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 ounce) canshormel tamales, 2 (12 ounce) canskernel corn mixed with chopped peppers, drained by half, 14 12 ounces pizza sauce, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, and more.

Yes, Caballero Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caballero Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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