Unforgettable Taco Twist: Mouthwatering Tamale Casserole!

Here’s a great recipe that’s quick to make, but not short on taste. Canned beef tamales with onions and Cheddar. Mmmm!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2(15 ounce) cansbeef tamales

  • 2bunchesgreen onions, chopped

  • 8ouncesshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 3cupscrushed tortilla chips

  • 2(16 ounce) canschili without beans

  • 1tablespoonwater

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Unwrap tamales and cut into thick chunks. Place a portion of the chopped tamales in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Then layer the onions, cheese, tortilla chips and chili without beans.

  3. Repeat this until all ingredients are used, topping off with cheese and chips. Then sprinkle with the water.

  4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories680
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
42g
54%
Saturated Fat
19g
93%
Cholesterol
93mg
31%
Sodium
1544mg
67%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
17%
Dietary Fiber
8g
30%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
30g
Vitamin C
14mg
71%
Calcium
425mg
33%
Iron
6mg
33%
Potassium
589mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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