Hot Tamale Casserole

Marlene Darnell
Newport Beach, CA

Once you taste this, you’ll make it all the time.

2 lbs. ground turkey

2 1-1/4 oz. pkgs. taco seasoning mix

2 8-1/2 oz. pkgs. corn muffin mix

2 eggs

1 c. milk

2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

1 c. salsa

Brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat; drain and add taco seasoning. Set aside. Prepare corn muffin mixes with eggs and milk; mix well. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Top with ground turkey; layer with one cup cheese. Pour remaining batter over cheese and spread evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; spread with salsa and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serves 4 to 6.

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