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Instant Tamale Pie recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 30 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Instant Tamale Pie!

Instant Tamale Pie

Instant Tamale Pie Recipe
Instant Tamale Pie

The original recipe calls for prepared polenta, but we love it with a cornbread crust. A family favorite, this recipe is what I call a "pantry meal" - we keep everything on hand in the pantry or freezer, and can make it at the drop of a hat!

What Course Is Instant Tamale Pie?

Instant Tamale Pie is for Dinner.


How Long Does Instant Tamale Pie Recipe Take To Prepare?

Instant Tamale Pie takes 15 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Instant Tamale Pie Recipe Take To Cook?

Instant Tamale Pie takes 30 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Instant Tamale Pie Recipe Make?

Instant Tamale Pie makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Instant Tamale Pie Recipe?

The ingredients for Instant Tamale Pie are:

1.5 cups Marie Callender's Original corn bread mix (or your favorite corn bread equal to about 6 mufins)
.75 cups water
15 oz can pinto beans (undrained!)
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
.5 cup prepared tomato salsa (we use Pace)
1 tsp ground cumin
.5 tsp dried oregano
.25 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or 2-3 tsp dried)
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar Cheese (just fine to substitute reduced fat cheese - we often do!)


How Do I Make Instant Tamale Pie?

Here is how you make Instant Tamale Pie:

Preheat the oven to 425-degrees.Mix cornbread mix with water. In a separate bowl, empty the beans and their juice and mash with a potato masher. Add the corn, salsa, cumin, oregano, and salt and mix thoroughly. Set aside.Oil a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (or an 11-inch baking dish.) Heat on stove until the pan is "rocket hot" as my husband says, and then pour in the cornbread batter. Working from near the edges toward the middle (so you don't push all the cornbread batter to the outside), pour the bean mixture over the cornbread, sprinkle on the cilantro, and cover with grated cheese.Bake for approx. 30-35 minutes, or until the corn bread is cooked through. If you can resist it, let it sit for a few minutes before serving.Makes 6 good-sized servings, or 8 small ones. Excellent with a side salad!Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EHSCHWAB.


What's The Nutritional Info For Instant Tamale Pie?

The nutritional information for Instant Tamale Pie is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 337.7
  • Total Fat: 9.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1,153.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 51.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
  • Protein: 12.8 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Instant Tamale Pie?

Instant Tamale Pie is Mexican cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Instant Tamale Pie Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Instant Tamale Pie is Vegetarian


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