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Fiesta Tamale Casserole

Preheat oven 350 degrees
Spray a 1-1/2 quart shallow casserole with non-stick spray

* 1 15 oz. can Beef Tamales in Chili Sauce
* 1 2.25 oz. can sliced black olives, drained
* 1 11 oz. can fiesta-style corn, drained
* 1/3 cup raisins
* 1 cup canned red enchilada sauce
* 1/3 cup diced onion
* 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese

Remove and discard the individual parchment wrappings from each tamale, and place the tamales in a mixing bowl. Mash well with a large spoon, then add the sliced black olives, fiesta style corn, raisins, onion, green bell pepper pieces and enchilada sauce. Mix well. Pour into the casserole, top with the two shredded cheeses and bake for 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and all the cheese has melted.

Serve with corn muffins and a tossed green salad.

About Recipe for Fatherhood

I vividly remember the months leading up to Hannah's birth. My wife and I did everything we were supposed to. We took prenatal classes, read all the books and got lots of advice from friends. There wasn't much support, however, for fathers-to-be in the kitchen. If you are like me, you've found that once the baby comes you have only a limited window of opportunity to enjoy dinner with your wife or partner. These recipes are designed with the French culinary term mise en place in mind. [Find Out More About Recipe for Fatherhood]

I hope you enjoy these simple, easy to make recipes that I have developed. If you have any feedback, write me at nelshenderson@mac.com