Entrees

Rich and Zesty Tamale Pie

CARNATION® MILKS
Rich and Zesty Tamale Pie
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
50 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
6 servings
Rich and Zesty Tamale Pie is a delicious dish to serve and enjoy family-style when you want the taste of tamales but prefer the ease of a casserole. Made with yellow or white corn meal, sliced ripe olives and diced green chiles, tamale pie is a Southwestern favorite.

Rich and Zesty Tamale Pie is your go-to dish for a comforting and delightful meal, perfect for family gatherings or holiday feasts. This Southwestern favorite from CARNATION® MILKS combines the homestyle goodness of yellow or white corn meal with bold ingredients like sliced ripe olives and diced green chiles. The casserole is enhanced by the savory richness of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, making each bite creamy and satisfying.

Whether you’re planning a hearty lunch, dinner, or seeking a festive dish for occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Cinco de Mayo, Rich and Zesty Tamale Pie is a versatile choice. It’s an intermediate-level recipe that balances flavors beautifully and can even be a crowd-pleasing side for holiday spreads.

Serve this tamale pie warm and, if you’re feeling extra daring, top it with some pickled jalapeños for an added kick. Each mouthful promises a delightful combination of textures and tastes that epitomize Southwestern cuisine.

INGREDIENTS

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° F. Grease 12 x 8-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Cook beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, olives and 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 3

Combine corn meal, water, evaporated milk and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick. Stir in chiles. Reserve 2 cups corn meal mixture; cover with plastic wrap. Spread remaining corn meal mixture on bottom and up sides of prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Step 5

Spoon meat filling into corn meal crust. Spread reserved corn meal mixture over meat filling.

Step 6

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes; sprinkle with cheese.

Step 7

Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with pickled jalapeños.

INGREDIENTS

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