Leftover Tamal Casserole

Name: Leftover Tamal Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican,Latin
Ingredients: 16 medium tamales; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion; 3 poblano peppers, roasted; 2 cloves garlic; 6 ounces cream cheese; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup salsa, red or green; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 cups grated cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix, divided

A cheesy casserole combines leftover tamales, vegetables, and cheese for a satisfying meal.

⭐ 4.5 (29 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 45 minTotal: 65 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican Latin

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Remove tamales from their husks and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté chopped onions until soft. Add diced garlic and poblanos, cook for several minutes, then remove from heat, stir in cream cheese, and season.
In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, salsa, and chicken broth.
Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Layer 1/3 of the tamales, half of the onion-pepper mixture, and 3/4 cup of grated cheese.
Add another 1/3 of the tamales, the remaining onion-pepper mixture, and 3/4 cup of cheese.
Top with the final tamale portion, then pour the sour cream mixture over, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
Cover the casserole loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 786 kcal

Carbohydrate: 52 g

Cholesterol: 123 mg

Fiber: 8 g

Protein: 30 g

Saturated Fat: 21 g

Sodium: 1823 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 52 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g