Sweet Potato & Mozzarella Tamales Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato & Mozzarella Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup hot water; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1/2 cup lard; 1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes; 1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 1 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 cups masa harina; 32 large corn husks, soaked in hot water 30 min., drained and divided; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Servings: persons

1 cup hot water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 cup lard
1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 cups masa harina
32 large corn husks, soaked in hot water 30 min., drained and divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1
Add hot water to bouillon cube in small bowl; let stand until dissolved.
2
Use wooden spoon to mix lard, potatoes, baking powder and nutmeg in large bowl until blended.
3
Add masa harina and chicken broth; stir until mixture forms soft dough.
4
Spread 1/4 cup masa dough into 4-inch square down center of each of 16 corn husks, leaving about 2 inches at top of husk; top with 2 Tbsp.
5
cheese.
6
Fold over sides and both ends of each husk to completely enclose filling.
7
Pour 3 cups water into tamalera.
8
Use enough of the remaining corn husks to line bottom and side of tamalera.
9
Stand tamales, open ends up, in tamalera; cover with remaining husks.
10
Steam 1 hour or until tamales are done, adding water to tamalera if needed.
11
(Tamales are cooked when they pull away from husks.)
12
Cool slightly.
13
Serve with sour cream.

1008

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 cup hot water, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1/2 cup lard, 1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato & Mozzarella Tamales 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.

Sweet Potato & Mozzarella Tamales

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