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How to Make Turkey Tamale Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican flavors and comfort food, then you're going to love this Turkey Tamale Pie recipe. This dish combines the rich, spicy flavors of traditional tamales with the heartiness of a classic pot pie, creating a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for the whole family.

What makes this Turkey Tamale Pie so special is the combination of tender, juicy turkey, savory spices, and a rich and creamy cornmeal topping. The flavors and textures come together to create ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 poblano peppers, diced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 3 cups diced cooked turkey, or more to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) jar red enchilada sauce
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cups cornmeal
  • ¾ cup self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x12-inch tamale pie

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and a large pinch of salt. Saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and poblano peppers. Season with black pepper, cumin, and oregano. Cook and stir until peppers start to soften, about 2 minutes. Add chipotles and adobo sauce. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
  • Add turkey and half the Cheddar cheese to the pepper mixture. Add enchilada sauce, remaining salt, and chicken broth. Stir mixture and pour it into a 9x12-inch baking dish; place dish over a sheet pan to catch drippings.
  • Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, and kosher salt together in a large bowl. Add eggs and milk; whisk into a thin batter. Ladle batter over the turkey mixture. Scatter remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is browned and a toothpick comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

    • Nutrition

    455 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 1404mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 346mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 598mg

    Categories

    Savory recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Pie recipes
    Turkey recipes
    Casserole recipes