Cheesy Tamale Pie Recipe with Cache Valley® Cheese Cornbread Crust
Indulge in a flavor-packed adventure with our Cheesy Tamale Pie, featuring a luscious Cache Valley® Cheese Cornbread Crust that’ll make your taste buds dance! Packed with savory ground beef, black beans, and a medley of spices, this recipe brings together hearty ingredients for a mouthwatering dinner delight. Let’s dive into creating this irresistible dish that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Recipe courtesy Lydia Martinez.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Cache Valley® cheese, shredded (any variety such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
For the Cornbread Crust:
1 box (8.5 ounces) cornbread mix
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup Cache Valley® Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
3
Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, frozen corn kernels, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat and set aside.
5
In a separate mixing bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to package instructions. Usually, this involves combining the cornbread mix with milk, vegetable oil, and an egg.
6
Once the cornbread batter is mixed, fold in 1 cup of shredded Cache Valley® pepper jack cheese until evenly distributed.
7
Spread the prepared filling evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
8
Sprinkle the remaining shredded Cache Valley® cheese over the top of the filling.
9
Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the filling layer in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
10
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread crust is golden brown and cooked through.
11
Remove the tamale pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
12
Enjoy your delicious Tamale Pie with plenty of Cache Valley® cheese in every bite!
13
Feel free to serve with additional toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocado, or chopped cilantro, if desired.
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