Easiest Tamales Ever Recipe

Name: Easiest Tamales Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup Maseca; 2 cup Water; 2/3 cup Margarine; 1/2 packages Taco seasoning; 4 tbsp Chicken seasoning; 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; 2 Potatoes; 1 cup Shredded Cheese; 1 can Sliced Olives; 2 slice Onion; 1 Taco sauce

Servings: persons

2 cup Maseca
2 cup Water
2/3 cup Margarine
1/2 packages Taco seasoning
4 tbsp Chicken seasoning
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
2 Potatoes
1 cup Shredded Cheese
1 can Sliced Olives
2 slice Onion
1 Taco sauce

1
Mix together dough ingredients.
2
You may have to add a tad bit more masa, you want it to be just stiff enough not much sticks to your finger if you touch it.
3
Set aside dough.
4
Slice potatoes into long strips, and slice onion.
5
Separate rings.
6
Its easiest if you have all your filling in easily accessible dishes for quickness.
7
Spoon some dough onto a strip of foil and flatten.
8
Add raw potato slices, olives, onion, cheese and taco sauce.
9
Fold foil in half, and press edge to seal.
10
Roll and fold ends.
11
Steam for one hour.
12
Remove tamales and let drain.
13
Let them sit for about fifteen min to completely set, then try not to get fluffy from eating too many :)

183

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cup Maseca, 2 cup Water, 2/3 cup Margarine, 1/2 packages Taco seasoning, and more.

Yes, Easiest Tamales Ever falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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