Tamale Casserole

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Here's a great recipe that's quick to make, but not short on taste. Canned beef tamales with onions and Cheddar. Mmmm!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Tamale Casserole

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans beef tamales

2 bunches green onions

chopped

8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

3 cups crushed tortilla chips

2 (16 ounce) cans chili without beans

1 tablespoon water

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Unwrap tamales and cut into thick chunks. Place a portion of the chopped tamales in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Then layer the onions cheese tortilla chips and chili without beans.

Step 3

Repeat this until all ingredients are used topping off with cheese and chips. Then sprinkle with the water.

Step 4

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Tamale Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 679.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.1g 60%

Carbohydrates: 47.8g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 8.3g 33%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 42.2g 65%

Saturated Fat: 18.6g 93%

Cholesterol: 93.2mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 2545.6IU 51%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 14.1mg 24%

Folate: 57.4mcg 14%

Calcium: 424.5mg 43%

Iron: 5.9mg 33%

Magnesium: 71.5mg 26%

Potassium: 588.6mg 17%

Sodium: 1543.6mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 379.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.