*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Tamale Corn Casserole

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Corn Meal Mush:
   2      C.            cold water
   1      C.            corn meal
   1      Tbsp.         butter
     3/4  Tsp.          salt
                        Ground Beef Topping:
   1      Pkg.          whole kernel -- (10 oz.)
                        corn -- frozen in butter
                        sauce
   1      Lb.           ground beef
   1      Can           tomato sauce -- (8 oz.)
   2      Tbsp.         corn meal
   1      Tbsp.         instant minced onion
   1      Can           tomato paste -- (6 oz.)
   1      Can           chopped green -- (4 oz.)
                        chilies or 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
   2      Tsp.          chili powder
     3/4  Tsp.          salt
   1      C.            shredded sharp Cheddar cheese -- (4 oz.)

For Corn Meal Mush: Combine all ingredients in 2 quart
saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, 
until mixture thickens; reduce heat. Cover; cook over low
heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread evenly
onto bottom of 2 quart casserole.
For Ground Beef Topping: Cook corn according to package
directions. Brown meat; drain. Add corn and remaining
ingredients except cheese; cook over medium heat about 3
minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon over corn meal mush; bake
in preheated 375 degrees oven about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese;
continue baking 2 or 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let
stand 10 minutes before serving.


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