Connie’s Tamale Casserole

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 12

A classic Tex-Mex dish, Connie's Tamale Casserole is a savory and comforting meal that is perfect for family dinners

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 fresh tamales ( Pork , Beef , or Chicken )
	1 can cream of chicken soup
	1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes ( mild )
	1 cup sargento authentic mexican cheese
	1 can chopped green chilies ( Drained )
	1 can black olives ( sliced or chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

452

Sugar

Fat

23g

Connie's Tamale Casserole is a classic Tex-Mex dish that is loved by many. This casserole is a great way to use up leftover tamales and is a quick and easy meal that can be made in under an hour. The combination of fresh tamales, cream of chicken soup, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and Mexican cheese makes this dish a flavorful and comforting choice for family dinners. Serve this casserole with a side of Spanish rice or cornbread for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of Mexican cheese.
3.	In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer tamales, green chilies, and black olives.
4.	Pour the soup mixture over the tamales and top with the remaining Mexican cheese.
5.	Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Connie’s Tamale Casserole is a quick and easy recipe that can be made with fresh or leftover tamales.

The combination of Ro-Tel tomatoes, green chilies, and black olives give this dish a bold and spicy flavor that everyone will love.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium and calories due to the use of canned soup and cheese.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest option, tamales can provide a good source of protein and healthy fats.
They are also a good source of Vitamin B and Iron. Adding green chilies to this recipe can help boost your metabolism and aid in weight loss.