Pork Tamale Casserole

Name: Pork Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cooked pork shoulder, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups water; 1 dried chipotle powder, cube; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 8 ounces sour cream; 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn; 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package Jiffy cornbread mix; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 (15 ounce) can corn

Recipe by Katie Y

A casserole with all the flavors of traditional tamales I use the Knorr brand chipotle cubes, that can be found in most major grocers. I also cook a whole pork shoulder and then shred the leftovers for various other meals.

READY IN: 1hr 15mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Filling
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs cooked pork shoulder, chopped
1

(8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1

medium onion, chopped
1

garlic clove, minced
1

tablespoon chili powder
1

(15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2

cups water
1

dried chipotle powder, cube
Topping
¹⁄₂

cup butter, melted
8

ounces sour cream
1

(15 ounce) can creamed corn
1

(8 1/2 ounce) package Jiffy cornbread mix
2

large eggs, beaten
1

(15 ounce) can corn

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For Filling:
Combine all filling ingredients in a large skillet.
Bring to boil.
Reduce to simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
For Topping:
Combine all topping ingredients, and mix well. Mixture will be slightly lumpy.
Assembly:
Pour filling into a large casserole dish. Smooth with the back of a spoon. Cover with topping mixture, again smoothing with spoon.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.