Tamale Casserole

Name: Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 jar (13-1/2 ounces) tamales; 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed, divided; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 to 2 ounces sliced cheddar cheese

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Regina Albright, Southaven, Mississippi

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Updated on Mar. 30, 2023

This is an easy after-work dish that's so tasty. It starts with tamales from a jar.—Regina Albright, Southaven, Mississippi

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Tamale Casserole

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Yield:3-4 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:35 min

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Ingredients

1 jar (13-1/2 ounces) tamales
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 to 2 ounces sliced cheddar cheese

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Directions

1
Cut tamales into 3/4-in. slices. Place in a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the chili and onion. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup corn chips and shredded cheese. Top with remaining chili and onion.

2
Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining corn chips. Arrange cheese slices over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until chips are crisp and cheese is melted.