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tamale pie

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ A dish from United States

tamale pie, a dish from United States
Serene Vannoy from Oakland, CA, USA Β· CC BY 2.0

Tamale pie is a pie and casserole dish associated with the cuisine of the Southwestern United States. It is adapted from the elements of the Mexican tamale, although it has never been popular in Mexican-American culture.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientscornmeal, ground meat, cheese, chili spices, tomato
πŸ”₯Cooking methodbaked as a casserole with a cornmeal crust
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, mildly spiced, comforting
πŸ•’When it’s eatena hearty home-style main dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does tamale pie come from?
tamale pie is a dish that originated in United States.
What is tamale pie?
Tamale pie is a pie and casserole dish associated with the cuisine of the Southwestern United States. It is adapted from the elements of the Mexican tamale, although it has never been popular in Mexican-American culture.