Tamale Casserole

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 244.7
  • Total Fat: 13.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 103.6 mg
  • Sodium: 828.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 18.5 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 lb. lean ground turkey
    1 T. olive oil
    1 small green pepper, chopped
    1 c. celery, chopped
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 can whole kernel corn or 10 oz. frozen)
    1 can (15.5 oz) diced tomatoes (opt. with green chiles)
    1/4 c/ cornmeal
    2 eggs, lightly beaten
    1.5 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    1-3 T. Chili powder
    4 oz. Shredded (Cheddar)/Monetery Jack

Directions

1. In large frying pan saute the ground turkey in olive oil. Add the pepper, celery and onion. Cook until turkey loses its pinkness and onion is limp.
2. Turn into large mixing bowl. Add tomatoes, cornmeal and corn. Stir to blend.
3. Lightly beat egg. Add salt and spices. Add to the above.
4. Turn into 2 quart casserole sprayed with Pam. Cover. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.

5. Sprinkle cheese on top and return to oven until cheese is melted.

Serving Size: 4 servings