Tamale Casserole

Ingredients

• 1/2 c Butter; softened
• 1 1/2 c Cornmeal
• 1 c All-purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/4 tsp -Salt
• Filling:
• 1 can Kidney beans; 14 oz, drained
• 2 Garlic cloves; minced
• 1/4 tsp -Salt
• 1 can Tomato sauce; 14 oz
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp Allspice
• 1 Hot chili pepper; seeded
• 1 Onion; chopped

Directions

In bowl, beat butter till creamy; beat in cornmeal, flour, cumin and salt till blended. Gradually beat in water; set aside. In bowl, combine beans, garlic, salt, tomato sauce, oregano, allspice, hot chili pepper, green pepper and onion. Spread half of cornmeal batter in greased 8 cup shallow casserole. Spread with bean mixture; spread remaining batter over top. Bake in 325 deg. F oven for about 1 hour or till batter has set. Tastes like tamales, cheap and filling. 8 servings.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Unknown
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@worldnet.att.net
Tamale Casserole