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Fresh Spinach Tamale Pie

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
I got this recipe from my mother, who loved quick and easy meals for dinner. I made a few variations by adding spinach, bell peppers and fresh corn. The changes were well worth it––my family and friends love this dish!—Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Fresh Spinach Tamale Pie
Fresh Spinach Tamale Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 8 frozen beef tamales, thawed
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (4 ounces) whole green chiles, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Additional green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Place tamales in a single layer in a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, onions, olives and garlic powder; spoon over tamales. In same bowl, combine pepper, sour cream and chiles; spoon over bean mixture. Top with spinach.
  2. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese and additional green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 459 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 23g protein.