Tamale Casserole Recipe

Name: Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5/8 cup butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 2/3 pounds dough tortilla, use masa flour and follow the instructions on the packet; 4 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup milk; 1 clove garlic; 3 black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 2 tomatoes roasted; vegetable oil; 3 poblano chilies in thin strips; 1 1/8 pounds chicken cooked and shredded; 1 3/4 cups cream; 1 1/2 cups manchego cheese; salt

Servings: persons

5/8 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 2/3 pounds dough tortilla, use masa flour and follow the instructions on the packet
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 clove garlic
3 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 tomatoes roasted
vegetable oil
3 poblano chilies in thin strips
1 1/8 pounds chicken cooked and shredded
1 3/4 cups cream
1 1/2 cups manchego cheese
salt

1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2
Beat the butter, salt, and sugar until creamy.
3
Add the dough, eggs (one by one), baking powder, and milk. Mix using your a fork and then your hands.
4
Grease a baking pan and add the mixture.
5
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
6
In a blender, puree the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, and tomatoes.
7
Place in a saucepan and add vegetable oil, chili strips, and chicken. Season to taste and continue to cook to combine the flavors.
8
Once the base is ready, add the filling on top.
9
Spread cream over the filling and sprinkle with Manchego cheese.
10
Place back in the oven until the cheese melts.
11
Serve.

1902

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5/8 cup butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 2/3 pounds dough tortilla, use masa flour and follow the instructions on the packet, and more.

Yes, Tamale Casserole 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.

Tamale Casserole

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