Green Tamal Casserole

Angelica Ponce
This outrageously good green tamal casserole will wow your family and guests with its drool-worthy taste! Featuring mouthwatering layers of tamal dough, tomatillo-based sauce, shredded chicken, and Manchego cheese, this delish green tamal casserole will give your palate the most flavorful ride ever!
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Ingredients
6
Portions
  • some water, for the green sauce
  • some coarse salt, for the green sauce
  • 500 grams tomatillo, for the green sauce
  • 3 serrano chiles, for the green sauce
  • 1/2 onions, for the green sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, for the green sauce
  • 1/2 bunches cilantro, for the green sauce
  • some salt, for the green sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for the green sauce
  • some pepper, for the green sauce
  • 500 grams lard, for the tamal dough
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder, for the tamal dough
  • 1 tablespoon salt, for the tamal dough
  • 800 grams masa mix for tamales, for the tamal dough
  • 2 cups chicken broth, for the tamal dough
  • some corn husk, for the tamales
  • 500 grams chicken breast, cooked and shredded, for the tamales
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded, for the tamales
Preparation
1h
30 mins
Easy
  • For the green sauce: In a pot with water and coarse salt, cook tomatillos and serrano chiles over medium heat for 8 minutes. Transfer tomatillos and serrano chiles to a blender, add onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt and blend until smooth. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Pour in green sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Season with pepper. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, soften lard with a mixer for 5 minutes or until it turns color. Add baking powder, salt, masa mix for tamales, and chicken broth little by little. Mix until a homogeneous tamal dough is obtained making sure it is not soggy.
  • Line a previously greased iron cast skillet with corn husks. Place a layer of tamal dough and top with a layer of green sauce. Top with a layer of shredded chicken breast. Place a layer of tamal dough on top. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes at 356 ºF or until cooked through. Place a baking dish with water in the oven to keep tamal dough from drying out.
  • Remove green tamal casserole from the oven. Remove aluminum foil and spread Manchego cheese on top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until cheese broils and turns golden brown. Serve green tamal casserole and spoon green sauce over.

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* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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