Tamale Pie Recipe

tamale Pie

crust
1 Teaspoon Chile Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Chicken Broth Or Water
1/2 Cup Lard
1 1/2 Cups Masa Harina®

mix The Dry Ingredients Together, Then Combine Them With The Chicken Broth Or Water.

beat The Lard Until Fluffy, Then Beat The Masa Harina® Into It. Line The Bottom And 2 Inches Of The Sides Of A Well-greased Shallow Casserole Dish With Between 1/8 And 1/4 Inch Of The Dough.

filling
2 Cups Shredded Chicken
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Cream-style Corn
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/3 Cup Green Chiles, Peeled, Seeded, Chopped
1/2 Cup Black Olives, Sliced Or Minced
1/2 Cup Grated Cheddar Or Monterey Jack
    Cheese Or A Combination Of Both
2 Ounces Grated Cheddar Or Monterey Jack
    Cheese (for Garnish)

preheat Oven To 350 Degrees F.

combine All Ingredients. Spoon The Filling Over The Dough, Then Spread A Thin Layer Of Dough On Top. The Best Way To Do This Is To Pat Out Manageable Pieces Of The Dough And Place Them Over The Filling Like A Patchwork Quilt. Place In The Oven And Bake For 30 Minutes.

five Minutes Before The Pie Is Done, Sprinkle Additional Cheese On The Top.

serves 4.





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