Tamale Cheese "more Please" Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Cheese "more Please" Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup green pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 lb ground beef; 32 ounces canned tomatoes; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 2 cups frozen corn; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 16 ounces black olives, sliced; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 ½ cups cornmeal; 6 cups milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 eggs, beaten; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lb ground beef
32 ounces canned tomatoes
15 ounces tomato sauce
2 cups frozen corn
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
16 ounces black olives, sliced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 ½ cups cornmeal
6 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
To make filling: Saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil until tender.
3
Add ground beef and stir until browned.
4
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, chili powder and salt.
5
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes while preparing crust.
6
CRUST.
7
In stock pot mix together 4 cups milk, butter and salt.
8
Bring to boil over medium high heat.
9
In bowl mix together 2 cups milk and cornmeal.
10
Stirring constantly, add cornmeal mix to stock pot.
11
Continue stirring until thickened.
12
Cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes.
13
Remove from heat and stir in beaten eggs and 2 cups cheese.
14
Reserve 2 cups crust mixture for top of pie.
15
Spread remaining crust mixture into bottom of 10 x 12 inch pan.
16
Stir sliced olives into meat filling and pour over crust mixture.
17
Drop spoonfuls of reserved crust mix onto meat filling.
18
Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups shredded cheese.
19
Bake until browned and bubbly around edges.
20
(50 - 60 minutes).

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* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ cup green pepper, chopped, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Tamale Cheese "more Please" Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tamale Cheese "more Please" Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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