Quick Tamale Casserole Recipe

Satisfy your cravings with this easy and cheesy Quick Tamale Casserole! A comforting, flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a satisfying weekend lunch. Made with canned tamales, this recipe is surprisingly quick and delicious – no husking required!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 604.3 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Tamale Casserole

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How to Make Quick Tamale Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Open can of tamales and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid.
  3. Remove husks from tamales.
  4. Cut tamales in half crosswise.
  5. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  6. Arrange tamales in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Pour reserved tamale liquid evenly over the tamales.
  8. Spread 1 cup of your favorite chili over the tamales.
  9. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the chili.
  10. Top with 1 cup crushed corn chips.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

70 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

81g

Carbs

16g