TAMALE BAKE

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Kathleen Reid knows how to heat up dinnertime at her Petaluma, California home. Her family-pleasing main course is guaranteed to put a little kick in your menu, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 cup cornmeal
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomatoes, milk, cornmeal, chilies, olives, egg whites and taco seasoning until blended. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges