Cheese, chiles and olives enhance this
old-time favorite: tamale pie casserole. Filled with frozen beef
taco filling and shredded cheddar cheese this dish is a great
supper special when served with a crisp green Caesar salad.
Jiffy
Tamale Pie Casserole
- 2 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 cups ALBERS Yellow Corn Meal
1 cup whole-kernel corn
2 (19.5-ounce) packages frozen beef taco filling
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles (optional)
1 (4.25-ounce) can sliced ripe olives
- Preheat oven to 425°F
(220°C). Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Cook water and corn meal
in medium saucepan, stirring frequently, until thick. Stir in
corn; spread mixture onto bottom of prepared baking dish.
- Place frozen taco filling
on top of corn meal mixture, cheese side up; sprinkle with cheese,
chiles and olives.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes
or until cheese is melted.
Makes 6 servings.
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
