TURKEY TAMALE PIE (DAY AFTER
XMAS DINNER)
 
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cups cooked turkey, cubed
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1.5 tsp salt
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
14 oz can diced tomatoes
4.5 oz can chopped green chilies
3.5 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Heat oven to 375F. In a large skillet over medium high heat cook the onion and pepper in hot oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add turkey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and oregano. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chilies, and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, combine potatoes and cheese until blended.

Spoon 1.5 cups into bottom of 11" by 7" baking dish, patting to form a bottom crust. Spoon in turkey mixture; top with remaining potatoes. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 6-8.

recipe reviews
Turkey Tamale Pie (Day After Xmas Dinner)
   #177071
 Mike Thies (Missouri) says:
Very tasty casserole! We had fewer people than normal for Thanksgiving so there was lots of leftover turkey.

With the exception of adding some additional seasoning (pul biber and isot -- both Turkish pepper based spice) and sauteing the onions/pepper over medium-low head (not high -- especially with olive oil) I prepared as presented.

 

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