Pork Tamale Casserole

Pork Tamale Casserole

Cook: 50 min
Prep: 10 min
Ready: 60 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1326.28

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease or spray a 9×13-inch baking dish, set aside.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl combine the pork, enchilada sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, coriander, and paprika.
  3. 3
    Mix until combined.
  4. 4
    In the bowl of a food processor, combine the masa, salt, sugar, baking powder, pepper, butter, and 2 cups corn. Process or pulse until a coarse meal forms.
  5. 5
    Add chicken broth and process or pulse until them mixture reaches a thick peanut butter consistency. More broth (or water) may be required. Fold in remaining 1 cup of corn.
  6. 6
    Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese, then add the pork filling.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with another 3/4 cup cheese. Press the remaining tamale dough over top.
  9. 9
    Cover with 1 cup of red enchilada sauce and remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  10. 10
    Place a piece of foil over top and place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Top with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition per serving

1326.28 Calories
106.83g Carbs
58.57g Protein
77.45g Fat

Tags

gluten free side dish lunch main course main dish dinner Mexican fall winter

Allergens

milk egg fish tree nuts wheat soy peanuts