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Cheese tamale
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 216 kcal —
- Protein 9 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 12 g 15%
- Saturated fat 4 g 20%
- Fibre 2.2 g 8%
- Sugars 1.2 g —
- Sodium 503 mg 22%
- Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 124 µg 14%
- Vitamin E 1.7 mg 12%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.9 mg 12%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.44 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.29 µg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 111 mg 9%
- Iron 0.87 mg 5%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 161 mg 13%
- Potassium 176 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
- Selenium 12.1 µg 22%
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Questions about Cheese tamale
How do you reheat a cheese tamale without drying it out?
Keep it wrapped in its corn husk and steam it over simmering water for about 10–15 minutes, until piping hot. If it has been frozen, thaw it first or steam it for around 20–25 minutes.
Can you microwave a cheese tamale?
Yes. Leave the husk on, wrap the tamale in a damp paper towel and microwave it in short bursts until hot throughout; the towel helps keep the masa soft. Remove the husk before eating.
How should you store leftover cheese tamales?
Refrigerate them in a covered container within two hours of cooking and eat within three to four days. For longer storage, wrap them individually and freeze; reheat until piping hot.
What do you serve with a cheese tamale?
Serve it with salsa verde or red salsa, and add a crisp salad, beans or sliced avocado for a fuller meal. A little crema or crumbled fresh cheese works well if you want a richer topping.
What kind of cheese goes inside a cheese tamale?
A melting cheese such as Monterey Jack, Oaxaca or mozzarella gives a soft, stretchy centre. Some recipes add strips of roasted poblano chilli, which bring gentle heat and a smoky flavour.
Can you eat the corn husk on a cheese tamale?
No. The husk holds the tamale together while it cooks and is peeled away before eating; it is too tough to eat.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7446 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
