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Chili Tamale Casserole ~ Easy Tex-Mex bake with premade tamales, chili, and cheese. A dinner saver on a busy weeknight!

Chili Tamale Casserole

Easy Tex-Mex bake with premade tamales, chili, and cheese.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: casserole, CInco de Mayo, comfort food, Game Day, Mexican, quick and easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 12 premade vegetarian tamales corn husks removed
  • 4 cups prepared chili
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Spread 1 cup of the prepared chili in the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Arrange the tamales in a single layer over the chili. Spread the remaining chili evenly over the tamales, ensuring they are fully covered.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chili layer.
  • Bake the casserole for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped scallions.
  • Serve hot, with optional toppings like crushed tortilla chips, guacamole, or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1138mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 6mg
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