What To Serve With Tamales (21 authentic recipes)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    1 people

  • Calories

    225 kcal

  • Course

    Brunch

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

What To Serve With Tamales (21 authentic recipes)

Wondering what to serve with tamales? Don’t worry – I’ve got your whole menu sorted out, with the traditional side dishes and drinks! Bonus: crispy tamales and eggs is a great way to eat leftover tamales the next day.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tamal husk removed
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Place the tamal in a preheated non stick skillet or cast iron skillet. Fry over medium to medium high heat until all sides are crispy. About 5 minutes.
  2. Move the tamal to the side and lower heat. Once the skillet has cooled down a little bit, crack eggs into pan.
  3. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
  4. Cook over low heat until most of the white has set.
  5. For over medium eggs, carefully flip eggs over and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Remove tamal and eggs from pan and place on plate.
  7. Enjoy while hot.

Notes

  • Note on calories: only the egg calories are noted as the tamales can vary depending on your selection. 
  • The tamales can be any kind: red, green, or sweet. Just pick your favorite ones! 
  • There is no need to add extra oil as the tamales should release a little oil into the skillet. 
  • Cook the eggs over low heat. If the heat is too high, the white of the egg will overcook before the yolk has a chance to cook.
  • Use a thin spatula to slide under the tamales and eggs. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2eggs Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 358mg (119%) Sodium 107mg (4%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2eggs
Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 358mg 119%
Sodium 107mg 4%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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