Green Corn Tamale Casserole Recipe

Name: Green Corn Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated; 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded; 1 cup white cornmeal; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cottage cheese, large curd; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 (17 ounce) can corn (white, cream style); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 (8 ounce) cans mild green chilies, cut into strips; 8 ounces cheese, grated (Longhorn or sharp cheddar)

Servings: persons

3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups milk, scalded
1 cup white cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cottage cheese, large curd
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (17 ounce) can corn (white, cream style)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 (8 ounce) cans mild green chilies, cut into strips
8 ounces cheese, grated (Longhorn or sharp cheddar)

1
Grease a 2-qt. baking dish.
2
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
3
Beat yolks until thick and lemon colored.
4
Stir cornmeal and salt into scalded milk; beating hard. Cook a few seconds over low heat stirring until mixture is the consistency of thick mush.
5
Blend in butter, corn, cottage cheese and finally the baking powder into the cornmeal mixture.
6
Fold in yolks, then whites.
7
Pour into baking dish in layers of batter, grated cheese and chile, last layer being batter.
8
Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until fluffy and golden brown.

626

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, separated, 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded, 1 cup white cornmeal, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Green Corn Tamale 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.

Green Corn Tamale Casserole

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