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Pulled Pork Tamale Casserole

Layers of corn masa, chipotle honey pulled pork, roasted poblano peppers & spicy cheddar cheese make up this delicious gluten free tamale casserole recipe.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 820 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Heat the broiler on the oven to high.
  2. When hot, place the poblano peppers directly under the broiler.
  3. Cook for app. 10 minutes per side, or until the skin of the pepper is black & bubbling on both sides.
  4. Remove from the oven and place in a plastic bag, set aside.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  6. Add the harina de maiz, water, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg and butter to a food processor and puree.
  7. Add the corn kernels to the food processor, blend until creamy.
  8. Add ½ of this mixture to the bottom of a 9 inch x 13 inch casserole dish.
  9. Top with the pulled pork and 1 ½ cups of cheese.
  10. 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.
  11. Layer the roasted poblano peppers on top of the cheese.
  12. Top the casserole with the remaining corn masa mixture and the remaining cheese.
  13. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  14. 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

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

% 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.