CORN AND GREEN CHILI TAMALE CASSEROLE

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A fast and easy casserole using premade tamales. From Bon Appetit. ZWT Mid-West region (corn) and South (tamales).

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

24 ounces frozen chicken tamales or 24 ounces beef tamales
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, unthawed
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 avocado, wedges (optional)
salsa verde (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove husks.
  • Cut tamales in half lengthwise.
  • Place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
  • Sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • Whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend; drizzle over casserole.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
  • Bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • Serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.

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