
Pulled Pork Tamale Casserole Recipe
Pulled Pork Tamale Casserole utilizes pork shoulder cooked and pulled for use in different dishes over time for efficient meal planning and protein utilization. This practical recipe demonstrates how single protein preparations can create multiple meal applications while maximizing cooking efficiency. The meal planning approach reduces kitchen time.

From time to time, I cook a pork shoulder and pull the pork to be used in a few different meals. This is a pulled pork tamales recipe I came up with that may not be a traditional tamale, but the ingredients meet the criteria, and it is filling comfort food. There is no reason why you couldn’t substitute shredded chicken or ground beef for the pork.
Ingredients
1 ¼ pounds cooked pulled pork
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup frozen corn
½ medium onion, diced
⅓ cup sliced black olives
1 (15 ounce) package corn bread mix
⅔ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine pulled pork, enchilada sauce, green chile peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and olives in a large bowl. Spread mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Combine corn bread mix, milk, egg, and butter in a separate bowl. Pour over pork mixture. Spread Cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and casserole is hot, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
456 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
51g | Carbs |
24g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 456 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
Cholesterol 87mg | 29% |
Sodium 1797mg | 78% |
Total Carbohydrate 51g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 24g | 48% |
Vitamin C 15mg | 17% |
Calcium 250mg | 19% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 256mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.