Tamale Pie Mexican Casserole is a delicious, easy-to-make dish perfect for dinner or a potluck. Packed with spices and flavor, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering! A simple, flavorful dish loaded with spices and hearty ingredients makes this an easy homemade recipe your family will love.
The Best Tamale Pie Mexican Casserole
Add some spice to your life with some Tamale Pie! This homemade recipe is a hearty Mexican casserole loaded with spices and bold flavors that your family will love!
One day while visiting a friend, she was telling me about this recipe being one of her family’s favorites. The next time she made it, I got to taste test and share her recipe with you. It’s so good!
Tamale Pie is an easy and perfect dinner recipe for a week night. It reminds me of my favorite family recipe, Mexican Chicken Casserole, but more fluffy.
I couldn’t wait to share this easy Tamale Pie Mexican Casserole recipe. A simple dinner recipe idea the whole family will love!
This makes a great meal for fall nights, paring perfectly with simple desserts such as Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse with Caramel, Pecan Pie Cobbler or Cake Mix Pumpkin Cookies!
Why You’ll Love This Tamale Pie Casserole Recipe:
- Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and minimal prep make this a stress-free meal.
- Packed with Flavor – Bold Mexican spices create a delicious, savory dish.
- Hearty & Filling – A satisfying meal loaded with beef, beans, and cornbread.
- Great for Gatherings – Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or meal prep.
- Customizable – Easily adjust spice levels or add your favorite toppings.
- One-Pan Meal – Less cleanup, more time to enjoy with family and friends.
- Comfort Food Favorite – A warm, cheesy, and satisfying dish everyone will love!
Believe me, this recipe is worth making! It’s like a taco with a huge twist and a ton of fantastic flavors that will make any belly happy. Enjoy!
Tamale Pie Mexican Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- ½ can diced green chilies
- ¼ onion minced
- 2 boxes cornbread mix make following instructions on box
- 2 eggs For cornbread mix
- ¾ cup Milk For cornbread mix
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- Topping-
- purple onion diced (optional)
- sour cream
- chopped fresh cilantro
- avocado diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large skillet brown the ground meat and onions.
- Add cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Add the diced green chilies and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Now add the enchilada sauce and let it simmer for about 10 minutes stirring often.
- While the meat mixture is cooking, make the two boxes of corn bread following the direction on the box.
- In a 9×13 pan spray some cooking oil and add a little of the corn bread mixture to the bottom of the pan. Now spoon in the meat mixture, cover the meat with shredded cheese, then pour the rest of the cornbread mixture on top and spread it so it is totally covering the meat mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown. You may need to bump the oven up to 400 if it is taking too long. Just make sure it is cooked in the middle.
- Garnish with toppings such as diced purple onion, sour cream, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro. It would also be fantastic with a tomatillo sauce!
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Originally published January 2015, updated 2025.
I love tamale pie, I usually use Rotel, corn and taco seasoning instead of the individual seasoning and enchilada sauce. I’ll have to try it with the sauce next time though ?
I love tamale pie, I usually use Rotel, corn and taco seasoning instead of the individual seasoning and enchilada sauce. I’ll have to try it with the sauce next time though ?
I love tamale pie, I usually use Rotel, corn and taco seasoning instead of the individual seasoning and enchilada sauce. I’ll have to try it with the sauce next time though ?
What size are the boxes of cornbread mix used in this recipe?
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