Oklahoma Tamale Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 slices bacon
• 16 canned beef tamales, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 2 cups whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 cups canned tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup stuffed green olives
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until evenly brown and crisp. drain, crumble, and set aside.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 4 quart casserole dish.
• 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.
• bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. top with cheddar cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.