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If you enjoy tamales, you’re going to love this appetizing layered dish. It’s ooey-goey good with just the right amount of heat.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 369 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 837 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 32 g protein.
Originally published as Hot Tamale Casserole in Taste of Home February/March 2010, p57
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Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by caree929
I think the trick to this is to really make sure the polenta is cooked before putting it in the 8X8 dish. There needs to be a film around the polenta and it needs to be so cooked that you can basically scoop it out as one solid mass. I also add some crushed red peppers, which makes it a little spicier. All-in-all this is a fabulous dish that I've made several times!
Reviewed on May. 21, 2011 by BakinGymnast
We thought this was really good! The only thing was that it made a lot for just a small 8x8 pan. But it still tasted great! I would definitely make it again. Perfect amount of flavor.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by jonel857
This was a good tasting recipe, but nothing that was anything special. Would rather make the real thing than the casserole.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2010 by karlsmom2
Too much effort for the result. Bland, soupy, and the polenta was flavorless. My son like it.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2010 by Bsols
For a casserole, this sure took a lot of work and ingredients! My husband swore he liked it okay, but I thought it was dull and nothing special for all the prep work. The cornmeal polenta was tasteless and this just didn't have the spice or heat I would expect from a Mexican dish.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by debkcooks
I would not make this a written again. There is too much meat and it would not fit into the 8x8 pan - I ended up using a 2 quart casserole dish. The polenta did not firm up when baked. I would probably only use 1/2 pound of meat so the other flavors would stand out more.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2010 by slwear
This recipe was great. I used ground turkey, and it was STILL wonderful. I'm eating the leftovers as I sit in front of the computer.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by ConnieD53
I was disappointed. This didn't taste nearly as good as I had hoped. Not worth the effort.
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