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CHICKEN TAMALE BAKE

When I serve this Mexican-style casserole, everyone scrapes their plates clean. Offer fresh toppings like green onions, tomatoes and avocado.

—JENNIFER STOWELL MONTEZUMA, IA



PREP: 10 MIN. • BAKE: 25 MIN. + STANDING • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 can (14 3/4 ounces) cream-style corn

1 package (8 1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

1/3 cup 2% milk

1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

TOPPING

2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Chopped green onions, tomatoes and avocado, optional

1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Using a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir the mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

2. In a large skillet, combine chicken, enchilada sauce, cumin and onion powder; bring to a boil, stirring mix occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Spread over corn bread layer; sprinkle with cheese.

3. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with green onions, tomatoes and avocado.