DAY 2: Tamale Casserole & Roasted Broccoli

Tamale Casserole

  • ¾ cup masa harina

  • 3 Tbsp butter, softened

  • 1 cup hot water

  • ¼ cup vegetable broth powder

  • 2-15 oz cans pinto beans, drained & rinsed

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese, divided

  • ½ cup frozen corn

  • ½ cup salsa

  • Hot sauce

  • Sour cream

Instructions

Cream masa with butter. Mix hot water and broth, stirring to dissolve powder. Add enough broth to masa to make a thick batter; stirring well. Add additional broth or hot water until you have a thick but pourable batter. Spread beans in greased casserole dish or cast iron skillet; layer onion, pepper, ½ cup cheese, and corn over beans; spoon salsa over all. Spread batter over top of salsa. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes at 350°F. Uncover, sprinkle remaining cheese over top and bake another 20 minutes, until browned. Serve with hot sauce & sour cream.

Roasted Broccoli

Instructions

To prepare broccoli, cut crowns into bite-sized pieces. Cut ~1″ off bottom of stalk. Peel stalk, slice1″ thick. Place broccoli & stems on baking sheet, spray with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper & roast at 400°F 10-15 min. Save for later:  Sour cream and salsa for Soft Tacos.