Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large cans refried beans; 1 medium can sliced black olives; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 package Jiffy cornbread mix, prepared as directed; 2 teaspoons sugar; teaspoon chili powder; salsa; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cans refried beans
1 medium can sliced black olives
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 package Jiffy cornbread mix, prepared as directed
2 teaspoons sugar
teaspoon chili powder
salsa
sour cream

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Saute onions and peppers in olive oil. Add beans, olives, frozen corn and chili powder and mix well. Spray large, flat microwavable casserole with cooking spray and pour bean mixture into it. Place casserole in microwave. Heat until mixture is bubbling hot (about 15 minutes on HIGH; check half way through.) Meanwhile, mix cornbread according to directions, adding the 2 teaspoons sugar. Remove casserole from microwave. Spread grated cheese over top of bean mixture and put teaspoonfuls of cornbread batter on top of casserole and put casserole in preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until cornbread mixture turns golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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Serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.

475

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large cans refried beans, and more.

Yes, Tamale 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.

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