Texas Tamale Pie

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2022

"My aunt shared this great South Texas dish with me," relates Billy Boyd of Houston, Texas. With just four ingredients, the spicy southwestern casserole can be served swiftly...and will undoubtedly disappear quickly. "When I take it to church dinners, there are not leftovers," he says.

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Texas Tamale Pie

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and pasta mix
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) beef tamales, drained and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, spoon chili into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with tamales.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes. Top with cooked rice; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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