Cheesy Sweet Corn Tamale Pie

December 10, 2013

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I used to always eat the Green Corn Tamales at El Cholo in Los Angeles, they are DIVINE. This is my version of them in a casserole form- this obviously can’t be steamed like real tamales but this is a simple way to get that flavor.

10 ears corn
1 lb cornmeal
¼ lb shortening
¼ lb butter
¾ c sugar
1 c half & half
1 tsp salt
3 7-ounce cans diced green chiles (or whole green chiles, sliced), drained
2 ½ c cheddar, shredded
2 ½ c jack cheese, shredded
For the garnish:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 avocados, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Preheat oven to 350º Cut both ends of corn and remove husks. Cut corn kernels off the cob. In a food processor, grind the kernels with the cornmeal. Beat the shortening and butter together until creamy. Add...
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Nutritions

Calories
1121

Sodium
1351mg
56% DV

Fat
82g
127% DV

Protein
45g
90% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV