Tamale Casserole

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Canned beef tamales are cut into chunks and combined in a casserole with onion, cheese, tortilla chips and (beanless) chili. These are baked for 40 to 45 minutes.

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans beef tamales
2 bunches green onions, chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 (16 ounce) cans chili without beans
1 tablespoon water

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 Unwrap tamales and cut into thick chunks. Place a portion of the chopped tamales in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Then layer the onions, cheese, tortilla chips and chili without beans.
3 Repeat this until all ingredients are used, topping off with cheese and chips. Then sprinkle with the water.
4 Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.