suemunzlinger's Recipe

Trader Joe's Tamale Pie

Category: Copy Cat Recipes (I have not tried all of these recipes)

1/2 jar TJs Corn and Chile Tomato-Less Salsa
1 can TJs Chicken Chili
1/4 teaspoon TJs Cayenne Pepper
TJs Olive Oil Cooking Spray
2 packages TJs Fully Cooked Polenta
1 bag TJs Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
TJs Fresh Green Onions, TJ's Fresh Cilantro, TJs Sour Cream, for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine the corn salsa, chili and cayenne pepper. Mix well and set aside. Grease an 8" x 8" casserole dish with olive oil spray. Set aside. Cut the polenta into 1/4-inch slices. Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with a layer of polenta rounds (one package). Pour chili mixture over the polenta and top with half of the cheese. Top the chili & cheese with the remaining polenta slices. Sprinkle the remainder of the cheese over the top and place in oven to bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve and garnish with chopped onions, cilantro and/or sour cream, if desired.

Serves: 4 - 6
Cooking Time: 30 - 40 Minutes