
Tamale Casserole Recipe
Tamale Casserole provides great recipes that are quick to make using canned beef tamales with onions and Cheddar for convenient preparation methods. This practical recipe utilizes prepared ingredients while maintaining tamale flavors and convenient casserole format for busy family meal planning. The quick approach accommodates hectic schedules.

Here’s a great recipe that’s quick to make, but not short on taste. Canned beef tamales with onions and Cheddar. Mmmm!
Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans beef tamales
2 bunches green onions, chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 (16 ounce) cans chili without beans
1 tablespoon water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Unwrap tamales and cut into thick chunks. Place a portion of the chopped tamales in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Then layer the onions, cheese, tortilla chips and chili without beans.
Repeat this until all ingredients are used, topping off with cheese and chips. Then sprinkle with the water.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
680 | Calories |
42g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 680 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 42g | 54% |
Saturated Fat 19g | 93% |
Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
Sodium 1544mg | 67% |
Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 30% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 30g | 60% |
Vitamin C 14mg | 16% |
Calcium 425mg | 33% |
Iron 6mg | 33% |
Potassium 589mg | 13% |
* 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.