Description
Delight in the warmth of this comforting tamale pie, featuring layers of seasoned ground meat enveloped in a fluffy corn masa blanket and topped with melty cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make dish is a crowd-pleaser that combines vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients for a truly delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat for about 6-8 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and frozen corn; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, baking powder, and milk until smooth. Pour over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let it rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the pie (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg