MEXICANA TAMALE BAKE 
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. Masa Harina
1 med. onion, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, chopped
1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
4 eggs, well beaten
2-3 c. left-over meats (chicken, beef, etc.)

Masa Harina can be found in almost any store these days. It also makes wonderful home-made tortillas.

Combine water, salt and masa in 2 quart pan. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add onions, heat. Reduce heat to low and cook until it is very thick. Remove from heat. Gradually add eggs, mixing well. Add all the rest of the ingredients except 1/2 cup cheese. Mix well.

Bake in greased 9 inch pie plate at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, bake 2 minutes. Serve pie shaped wedges topped with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, salsa and sour cream, if desired.

recipe reviews
Mexicana Tamale Bake
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 Patty (Washington) says:
Turned out great. A good way to use leftover maseca and taco ingredients.
   #137591
 Michelle (Minnesota) says:
This turned out great!

I doubled the amount of water, masa harina and salt, but kept the remainder of the ingredients the same and used a 9 x 13 pan. For "filling", I mixed 1.5 cups of Tinga (Marcela Vallodalid recipe), 1.5 cups black beans and some tomato sauce, extra chili powder. Topped with Pickled Jalapeno Cabbage Slaw (thiscountrygirlcooks).

 

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