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Pork Tamale Casserole Tamale Pie
Tex-MexEasy

Pork Tamale Casserole Tamale Pie

A savory, comforting bake featuring tender shredded pork in a zesty red sauce topped with a golden, cheesy cornbread crust.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

35 min

Servings

6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded pork shoulder
  • 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup canned sweet corn, drained
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 8.5 ounces corn muffin mix
  • 1 unit large egg
  • 0.33 cup whole milk
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the shredded pork, enchilada sauce, corn, green chiles, cumin, and chili powder.

  3. 3

    Spread the pork mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the corn muffin mix, egg, and milk until just combined.

  5. 5

    Stir 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the cornbread batter.

  6. 6

    Pour the cornbread batter over the pork mixture, spreading it to the edges with a spatula.

  7. 7

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

445

kcal

Protein

24

g

Carbs

38

g

Fat

22

g

Fiber

4

g

Sugar

9

g

Sodium

890

mg

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