Casseroles

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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 47g 236%

Polysaturated Fat 5g 33%

Monosaturated Fat 30g 189%

Cholesterol 210mg 70%

Sodium 1351mg 56%

Potassium 559mg 15%

Protein 45g 90%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 6g 27%

Sugar 2g 4%

Vitamin A 2324IU 46%

Vitamin B6 0.51mg 25%

Vitamin C 8mg 13%

Calcium 1253mg 125%

Iron 2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Mexican Dinner Baked

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Comfort food at its best! The ultimate Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole with Rice is made from scratch with simple, wholesome ingredients. The flavorful rice, vegetables, and chicken come together in a creamy sauce with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Add a salad and corn muffins or biscuits for a hearty, family-friendly dinner any night of the week!

3/4 c salted butter
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1/2 c all purpose flour
3 c low sodium chicken broth
12 oz cream cheese
2 t fresh thyme
1 t fresh rosemary
1 T Dijon mustard
1 1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 t black pepper
4 c cooked shredded chicken
4 c cooked long grain white rice
4 c frozen baby broccoli florets
2 c coarsely crushed Ritz crackers ( mixed with 2 T melted butter )

Preheat oven to 350° F . Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.
In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is...
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Nutritions

Calories
1348

Sodium
1443mg
60% DV

Fat
59g
91% DV

Protein
56g
113% DV

Carbs
141g
48% DV

Fiber
7g
31% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 31g 158%

Polysaturated Fat 7g 48%

Monosaturated Fat 20g 126%

Cholesterol 236mg 79%

Sodium 1443mg 60%

Potassium 1506mg 43%

Protein 56g 113%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 7g 31%

Sugar 4g 8%

Vitamin A 2386IU 47%

Vitamin B6 1mg 72%

Vitamin C 68mg 113%

Calcium 159mg 15%

Iron 10mg 57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Cheesy Sweet Corn Tamale Pie

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.

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