Tamale Pie
📜 Collection: Patsy Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic comforting Tamale Pie featuring a rich tomato and olive sauce combined with a sweet cornmeal and egg base. Baked until bubbly and golden, this simple retro casserole makes a satisfying family meal.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hr 25 mins | 15 mins | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
Tomato Mixture
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (#2 1/2) can | Tomatoes | None |
| 1 cup | Black Olives | pitted |
| 1/2 lb | Butter | None |
| 1 small | Bay Leaf | None |
| 1 tsp | Sugar | None |
| 1 dash | Salt | None |
Cornmeal Crust & Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Cornmeal | None |
| 1 cup | Water | boiling |
| 1 can | Creamed Corn | None |
| 2 | Eggs | None |
| 1 pinch | Salt | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Tomato Base
- In a saucepan, combine 1 (#2 1/2) can tomatoes, 1 cup pitted black olives, 1 small bay leaf, 1/2 lb butter, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 dash salt.
- Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat, then set aside to cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Cornmeal Mixture
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup cornmeal with just enough cold water to make damp.
- Dip spoon by spoon into 1 cup boiling water and cook for a few minutes until thickened.
- Add 1 can creamed corn and let cool.
- Add 2 eggs and 1 pinch salt, then stir well.
Step 3: Combine and Bake
- Add the cooled tomato mixture to the cornmeal mixture and stir until combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 1 hour at 350°F until firmly set and hot throughout.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The tomato sauce and cooked cornmeal base can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before assembling and baking.
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