Recipes

Tamale Pie

 

Tamale Pie

Cuisine Mexican, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can corn, 7 oz
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon margarine
  • 1 large onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup canned chopped green chilies drained
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes, 16 oz
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté over medium heat 2-3 minutes, or until soft. Add corn, herbs, chilies, tomatoes and their juice, chili powder, cumin and salt to skillet. Stir to combine and cook 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine buttermilk and cornmeal in small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and cook, whisking constantly, 3-4 minutes, or until mixture is thickened.
  • Remove pan from heat, add egg, and stir well to blend. Add cornmeal mixture to skillet and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  • Turn mixture into shallow 2 quart baking dish or 4 individual gratin dishes. Place pie in oven and bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle pie top with grated cheese and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove pie from oven and serve immediately.

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