Corn and Green Chili Tamale Casserole

Submitted by lazyme

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

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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)

directions

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