Pulled Pork Tamale Casserole
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
820 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pulled Pork Tamale Casserole
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Layers of corn masa, chipotle honey pulled pork, roasted poblano peppers & spicy cheddar cheese make up this delicious gluten free tamale casserole recipe.
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Ingredients
- 3 poblano peppers
- 2 cups Harina de maíz or cornmeal
- ½ cup lukewarm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 egg
- 4 ears of corn kernels removed
- 4 cups chipotle honey pulled pork
- 2 cups spicy cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup Avocado Cream Sauce optional – for topping
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Instructions
- Heat the broiler on the oven to high.
- When hot, place the poblano peppers directly under the broiler.
- Cook for app. 10 minutes per side, or until the skin of the pepper is black & bubbling on both sides.
- Remove from the oven and place in a plastic bag, set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Add the harina de maiz, water, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg and butter to a food processor and puree.
- Add the corn kernels to the food processor, blend until creamy.
- Add ½ of this mixture to the bottom of a 9 inch x 13 inch casserole dish.
- Top with the pulled pork and 1 ½ cups of cheese.
- Remove the poblano peppers from the plastic bag, peel the skin from the peppers, slice the peppers in half, remove the stem and the seeds.
- Layer the roasted poblano peppers on top of the cheese.
- Top the casserole with the remaining corn masa mixture and the remaining cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the casserole is in the oven, prepare the avocado cream sauce for topping.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Instead of pulled pork, fill the casserole with 4 cups of vegetarian ingredients, such as black beans, sauteed mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6serving
Calories
820kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Potassium
1036mg
(30%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
1615mg
(32%)
Vitamin C
58.2mg
(65%)
Calcium
378mg
(38%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 820 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6serving | |
| Calories | 820kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1036mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1615mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 58.2mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 378mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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