FRESH SPINACH TAMALE PIE

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I got this recipe from my mother, who loved quick and easy meals for dinner. I made a few variations by adding spinach, bell peppers and fresh corn. The changes were well worth it--my family and friends love this dish!-Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 frozen beef tamales, thawed
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
4 green onions, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) whole green chiles, drained and chopped
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional green onions, chopped

Steps:

Place tamales in a single layer in a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, onions, olives and garlic powder; spoon over tamales. In same bowl, combine pepper, sour cream and chiles; spoon over bean mixture. Top with spinach., Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese and additional green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein.