Leftover Tamal Casserole Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Tamales are really fun to make but somewhat labor intensive, so most people tend to make them in large batches. Which means you inevitably end up with leftovers. You can freeze any extras, of course, but this casserole is another delicious option for using up leftover tamales (especially ones that have been reheated more than once and are a bit dry). Roast your own poblano peppers (it's easy to do) and add them to this casserole for extra flavor. When making tamales, we often end up softening more dried corn husks than we actually need. We have to go to a special grocery store to buy the corn husks, so we like to save the ones we haven't used. Spread any leftover wet corn husks on a cookie sheet and heat them in the oven at 200 f for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the corn husk in the oven until they are completely dry and cool. Store them in a plastic bag until ready to use again.

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Non Vegdiet
1hr 5minstotal
20minsPrep
45minsCook
1hr 5m.total
20m.Prep
45m.Cook
Leftover Tamal Casserole
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Ingredients for Leftover Tamal Casserole Recipe

  • 2.67 Medium tamales
  • 0.33 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.17 Medium Onion
  • 0.33 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Roasted poblano peppers
  • 1 ounce Cream cheese
  • 0.33 cup Grated Cheese
  • 0.17 cup Sour cream
  • 0.08 cup Salsa
Nutrition
value
285
calories per serving
22 g Fat13 g Protein9 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    22g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Carbs
    9g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    9g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    22g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    280mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    267mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    65mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    8mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    37mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    212mg
  • Selenium
    17mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats