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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
1
people
Calories:
225 kcal
Course:
Brunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tamal husk removed
- 2 egg
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Move the tamal to the side and lower heat. Once the skillet has cooled down a little bit, crack eggs into pan.
- Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
- Cook over low heat until most of the white has set.
- For over medium eggs, carefully flip eggs over and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove tamal and eggs from pan and place on plate.
- Enjoy while hot.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% 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.