Tamale Pie

4 from 1 vote

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Tamale pie is a classic comfort food that combines the flavors of a traditional tamale with the convenience of a casserole. This dish is easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd, making it a great option for busy weeknights or potluck dinners. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out. So, grab your apron and get ready to enjoy a delicious and comforting tamale pie

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 corn muffin mix box such as JIFFY
1 egg large
½ cup sour cream
½ cup creamed corn canned
1 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
1 onion chopped
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt
black pepper freshly ground
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lb. ground beef
⅓ cup enchilada sauce red
1 cup cheese cheddar shredded
1 cup cheese Monterey jack shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a large oven-safe skillet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together corn muffin mix, egg, sour cream, and creamed corn. Transfer to prepared skillet and bake until golden, 20 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, cumin, and chili powder and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat.
Poke entire surface of cornbread with a fork and pour over enchilada sauce. Add beef and top with cheeses.
Cover with foil and bake until cheese is melty, about 20 minutes. Switch oven to broil, remove foil, and broil until cheese turns golden, about 5 minutes.

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