Tamale Casserole

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 TSP Canola oil1 Bell pepper, seeded and chopped2 Red onions, chopped1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined and minced1 Garlic clove1/2 pound ground skinless turkey breast1 C tomato sauce1 C frozen corn kernels1 TSP chili powder2 C water2/3 C stone-ground yellow cornmeal1/3 C shredded fat-free cheese of your choice
Directions
1. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Saute the bell pepper, onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until softened about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking apart with wooden spoon, until browned, 5-8 minutes. Stir the tomato sauce, corn, chili powder, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, stirring once or twice, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a 8-inch square baking dish.



2. Preheat the oven to 350. In a medium saucepan bring 1 C of the water to a boil. In a medium bowl, whisk the cornmeal into the remaining 1 C water. Slowly pour the moist cornmeal into the boiling water in a thin steady stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes back to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to form large bubbles, about 5 minutes. Spread over the turkey so that it is completely covered. Bake 25 minutes, then sprinkle with the cheese and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEARNINGTOLUVME.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 320.4
  • Total Fat: 11.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 51.7 mg
  • Sodium: 486.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 21.6 g

Member Reviews
  • BANTAMOM
    Nice recipe, but I will have to adjust the seasoning to suit our South Louisiana taste buds, lol. Thanks for sharing. - 6/22/09
  • KSM072466
    This is awesome. I did not put the jalapeno in it though. This is a keeper!!!! - 6/15/09
  • CD8945778
    Love it, keeper for sure very filling. - 5/4/11
  • WANAJO65
    I've made this one before...it's delicious! - 2/15/11
  • KJEAN79
    Really enjoy this recipe. Love when my husband gobbles up a meal and then I tell him it was a weight watchers recipe. - 11/10/09
  • AMYLOVESTZU
    going to make it for dinner thanks - 6/12/09