Turkey Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Turkey Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 poblano peppers, diced; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 3 cups diced cooked turkey, or more to taste; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 1 (15.5 ounce) jar red enchilada sauce; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; For the Crust:; 1 1/4 cups cornmeal; 3/4 cup self-rising flour; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups milk

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 poblano peppers, diced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 cups diced cooked turkey, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (15.5 ounce) jar red enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
For the Crust:
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
3/4 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and a large pinch of salt. Saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and poblano peppers. Season with black pepper, cumin, and oregano. Cook and stir until peppers start to soften, about 2 minutes. Add chipotles and adobo sauce. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
3
Add turkey and half the Cheddar cheese to the pepper mixture. Add enchilada sauce, remaining salt, and chicken broth. Stir mixture and pour it into a 9x12-inch baking dish; place dish over a sheet pan to catch drippings.
4
Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, and kosher salt together in a large bowl. Add eggs and milk; whisk into a thin batter. Ladle batter over the turkey mixture. Scatter remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is browned and a toothpick comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

979

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 1 red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Turkey 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Tamale Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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