OKLAHOMA TAMALE CASSEROLE

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I made this for New Year's Eve Dinner 2003 and my family gobbled it up! It combines chicken, beef tamales, and tomatoes! Yummy!

Provided by Jilly~Bean

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slices bacon
16 canned beef tamales, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups canned tomatoes, drained
1 cup raisins
½ cup stuffed green olives
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until evenly brown and crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 4 quart casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix the tamales, chicken, corn, tomatoes, raisins, and olives. Season with chili powder and salt. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Dot with butter. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the casserole.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with Cheddar cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 122.2 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 1324.6 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

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