Oklahoma Tamale Casserole

I made this for New Year's Eve Dinner 2003 and my family gobbled it up! It combines chicken, beef tamales, and tomatoes! Yummy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 615 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 slices bacon
• ½ cup stuffed green olives
• 16 canned beef tamales, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 2 cups canned tomatoes, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until evenly brown and crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 4 quart casserole dish.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the tamales, chicken, corn, tomatoes, raisins, and olives. Season with chili powder and salt. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Dot with butter. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the casserole.

Step 4

Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with Cheddar cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.