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Tamale Pie with Jiffy Cornbread Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Cornbread layer:

2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread
1 can Creamed Corn
3 T Butter, melted
2 eggs

Tamale Beef layer:

1 ½ - 2 lbs ground beef
1 26 oz can Macayo Red Enchilada Sauce
1 t chili powder
1 c salsa

Topping layer:

1½ c shredded cheese

Condiments:

Sour cream, cilantro, salsa, and avocado
Directions:
Directions:
Cornbread Layer:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Grease 9x12 casserole dish.

Mix cornbread and pour into casserole dish.

Bake 20-30 minutes until cornbread is a golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from oven and decrease to 375 degrees.

Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cornbread surface. Pour ½ can of enchilada sauce on top and spread evenly over cornbread. Set aside.

Tamale Layer:

While the cornbread is baking, brown beef over medium high heat and drain.

Add the remaining enchilada sauce, salsa, and chili powder. Boil and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes until thickened.

Spread beef filing over warm cornbread. Top with cheese and return to 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

Let sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

Serve with additional salsa, cilantro, sour cream, and sliced avocado.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Might be better than Mother's Goulash and Cornbread

 

 

 

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