Tamale Corn Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

Tamale Corn Casserole

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Corn Meal Mush:
2 C. cold water
1 C. corn meal
1 Tbsp. butter
3/4 Tsp. salt
Ground Beef Topping:
1 Pkg. whole kernel -- (10 oz.)
corn -- frozen in butter
sauce
1 Lb. ground beef
1 Can tomato sauce -- (8 oz.)
2 Tbsp. corn meal
1 Tbsp. instant minced onion
1 Can tomato paste -- (6 oz.)
1 Can chopped green -- (4 oz.)
chilies or 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tsp. chili powder
3/4 Tsp. salt
1 C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese -- (4 oz.)

For Corn Meal Mush: Combine all ingredients in 2 quart
saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly,
until mixture thickens; reduce heat. Cover; cook over low
heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread evenly
onto bottom of 2 quart casserole.
For Ground Beef Topping: Cook corn according to package
directions. Brown meat; drain. Add corn and remaining
ingredients except cheese; cook over medium heat about 3
minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon over corn meal mush; bake
in preheated 375 degrees oven about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese;
continue baking 2 or 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let
stand 10 minutes before serving.


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