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Tamale Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 can creamed corn
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or more, to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 7-oz can diced green chilis
  • 2 cup shredded cheese (or more)
  • 2 cans beans (pinto, black, or kidney) rinsed & drained
  • cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes, etc.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Spray 1-quart casserole with non-stick spray.

In large bowl, mix corn, milk and oil.

In small bowl, mix cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and oregano.

Add dry mixture to bowl of wet ingredients & mix until everything is moistened.

Put half the cornbread batter in the casserole.

Top with chilis, then cheese, then beans. Add garlic powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, & chili powder if desired.

Top with remaining batter.

Bake for one hour, until the top looks solid and a little brown.

Serve with salsa & sour cream.

By Rachel

2018 word of the year: ABUNDANCE

When she's not busy making websites, Rachel likes to hang out with her family and all their critters (3 dogs, 3 cats, 11-ish goats, 1 sheep, and a gazillion chickens).