Easy Tamale Bake

Love the taste of tamales? This Easy Tamale Bake recipe lets you serve up that deliciousness in casserole form! With just 20 minutes of prep, you can throw together a flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that's sure to be a hit with family and friends. Finish off your easy tamale casserole with crisp, colorful toppings like fresh cilantro and green onions for a perfect presentation.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 cup thick & chunky salsa
• 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
• 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
• 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
• 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cornbread & Muffin Mix
• Milk, butter and egg called for on cornbread & muffin mix pouch
• Make it FRESH toppings, as desired (see below)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or pan with cooking spray.
2. 2In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; stir. Stir in salsa, chiles, corn, beans and 1 cup of the cheese.
3. 3Meanwhile, make cornbread & muffin mix batter as directed on pouch. Stir in remaining cheese. Pour beef mixture into baking dish; spread batter on top.
4. 4Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cornbread topping is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows; serve with Make it FRESH toppings.