SPOON BREAD TAMALE BAKE

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"This is a favorite comfort food for my family on winter nights-and all year round! Make it ahead for convenience, then pop in the oven to bake about an hour before dinner," suggests Marjorie Mersereau of Corvallis, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 cup water
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup egg substitute

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, olives, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Combine cornmeal and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup milk to a boil. Combine the cornmeal, salt and remaining milk; slowly whisk into boiling milk. Cook and stir until mixture returns to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in egg substitute. Pour over meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-40 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Sawrav Talukdar
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and so delicious.


ms Jamser
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect.


Kattie Kidd
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This recipe was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Richita Chakma
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


Kamal Singh
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This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler tamale recipe next time.


Abdirahman Omar
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The cornbread topping was a little too dry for my liking. I think I would add some more milk or butter next time.


RAWSIN MOII
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices to the tamale filling next time.


Manik Mandal
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I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but I loved this recipe! The tamale filling was flavorful and the cornbread topping was perfectly crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Bryen Sampsen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The tamale filling was flavorful and the cornbread topping was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Artie Patierno
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I was looking for a new tamale recipe and this one did not disappoint! The spoon bread topping was a nice twist and added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tomi amr Priyo
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This dish was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The tamale filling was flavorful and the cornbread topping was perfectly crispy. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Charlie Fodge
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I'm not usually a fan of tamales, but this spoon bread tamale bake was amazing! The combination of the sweet cornbread and the savory tamale filling was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jessica Colón
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This spoon bread tamale bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The cornbread topping was perfectly crispy and the tamale filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.