Corn And Green Chili Tamale Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 ounces frozen chicken tamales or 24 ounces beef tamales
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, unthawed
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 avocado, wedges (optional)
salsa verde (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Place frozen tamales in microwave and cook on high until thawed, about 5 minutes.
Remove husks.
Cut tamales in half lengthwise.
Place in single layer in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
Sprinkle with frozen corn, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
Whisk cream, salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend; drizzle over casserole.
Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
Bake casserole until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro.
Serve with avocado and more salsa, if desired.