Hot Tamale Pie

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook and stir the ground beef until it begins to brown, releasing its flavorful juices. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Reduce the heat to medium, then introduce the diced poblano peppers, salsa, salt, ground dried chipotle pepper, and dried oregano. Continue to cook and stir until the beef is beautifully crumbly and no longer pink. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins While the beef simmers, in a large bowl, whisk together one package of corn muffin mix with one egg and 1/3 cup of milk until just combined. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a delectable base. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 55 mins Sprinkle the thawed corn evenly over the cornmeal base, followed by half of the shredded Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese, creating a melty, cheesy layer of deliciousness. (Assembly time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully spread the savory beef mixture evenly over the cheese-covered corn layer. (Assembly time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, combine the remaining corn muffin mix, egg, milk, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Gently spread this mixture over the beef mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. (Assembly time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is a beautiful, golden brown and the filling is bubbly and heated through. (Bake time: 50-60 minutes)