Corn and Green Chili Tamale Casserole

A fast and easy casserole using premade tamales. From Bon Appetit. ZWT Mid-West region (corn) and South (tamales).
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Serves:
- Units:
1
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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
- 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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