Tamale Dressing

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 24 cooked beef and pork tamales (husks removed)
• 4 cups 3-cheese blend (grated Cheddar, mozzarella and Jack cheeses)
• 28 ounces tomatoes with diced green chiles (Ro*Tel)
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dark chili powder
• 1 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, crumble tamales by hand into bite-size pieces. (Do not use a mixer or food processor or the stuffing will be too dense.)
2. Toss all remaining ingredients and add to the tamales.
3. Place in a large greased baking pan or two 9 inch ovenproof dishes and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes, until brown and hot throughout.