Quick Tamale Pie

This is heaven food. Quick, quick to make and most delicious!

Quick Tamale Pie (Serves 4-6) *Adapted from Mary McDougall

  • 5 cups frozen corn
  • ½ cup Masa flour or corn flour (made in a high-speed blender. See below)
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth or filtered water
  • pinch of Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounce can chopped Green chilies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees,

Add corn, flour, broth and spices to a food processor. Process until fairly smooth. Scrape into a large bowl. Add chilies and mix well.

Scoop into an 8 x 8 baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour.

Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with salsa or canned chili or refried beans.

Homemade Corn Flour

  • 1 cup dry polenta or corn meal (This is twice what is needed for the recipe. Gives enough to make it a second time.)

Add dry polenta to a high-speed blender and blend until a fine flour is achieved.