Kickin' Chili Tamale Pie

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2007

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Double Duty

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (22)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

4 cups leftover Kickin' Chili, or your favorite chili
2 cups warmed chicken broth
2 cups milk
Salt
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup cooked corn kernels, drained
1 cup grated Cheddar
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Directions

Heat the leftover chili in a saucepan until warm. Cover, remove from the heat, and keep warm.

In a large saucepan whisk together the chicken broth, milk, salt, and cornmeal and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thick and smooth, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of the butter.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a shallow 2 quart casserole with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Spoon 1/3 of the cornmeal mixture evenly over the bottom of the casserole, then top with the warm chili. Sprinkle the corn over the top of the chili, then spoon the remaining cornmeal mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle with the Cheddar, then top with the Parmesan. Bake until filling bubbles around edges and top is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.

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recipe Kickin' Chili Tamale Pie
Debi New York, NY 11-07-2009
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Great Recipe. Very Versatile, Perfect Topping
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. It is great for using up all kinds of leftovers. And the cornmeal topping is great. It?s not supposed to... be cornbread. It is supposed to be soft and fluffy like the Masa Harina in a ?Tamale"Read more
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jillian Seattle, WA 09-13-2009
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So easy and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was so easy! I added some tomatoes and bell peppers to the top of mine when it was done, and that was delicious. ... I would recommend this recipe to anyone!Read more
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Virginia Sullivan, MO 09-10-2009
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Great way to use up leftover chili
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe after making my own chili, with leftovers of course. My husband loved it and so did I. For those who have... made it and found it to be mushy, I would say that your not cooking the cornmeal mixture long enough on the stove. I followed the recipe, only added fresh jalapenos to the cornmeal mixture for an added kick. Just wonderful.Read more
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Hallie Augusta, GA 09-03-2009
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good for left overs
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I really want this recipe to turn out well because I always way too much chilli when I make it and need something to do with... the leftovers. I'm having the same problem as everyone else ... it's mushy. but i think some of you guys are right. If I use a bigger dish it should work. I will try it againRead more
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CARM omaha, NE 08-18-2009
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Big, big hit with my whole family!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

From the youngest, 12, to the oldest...everyone loved it. Thanks Emeril! I'll go to this one over and over. Came out... perfect just as it was written. Didn't change a thing and probably will not in the future either.Read more
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Melanie Pismo Beach , CA 08-17-2009
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Solution for "mushy" tamale layer
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe once and the tamale layer turned out a bit on the "mushy" side. The solution: not all ovens are created... equal, so you may want to bake this a little longer (more like 30 minutes) so that the tamale will solidify. Also, I use a 13" x 9" pan and need to make a little bit more tamale filling than specified in the recipe, which doesn't quite end up covering as a top layer. One great thing about this recipe is that you can use any combination of "goodies" between layers - chicken, green chiles, black beans, etc. I like to use whatever I've got laying around in my cupboard! Good luck! Read more