Spoon Bread Tamale Pie

Satisfy your craving for bold, comforting flavors with this Spoon Bread Tamale Pie—a mouthwatering fusion of classic tamale-inspired filling and a fluffy, golden spoon bread topping. Featuring seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, sweet bursts of diced tomatoes, and the mild heat of green chilies, this casserole is layered with melted sharp cheddar cheese and crowned by a rich, buttery cornmeal batter. The tender and moist spoon bread topping, made with eggs, milk, and baking powder, bakes to perfection, creating the ultimate texture contrast to the savory base. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-make, family-friendly recipe will become a weeknight dinner favorite. Serve it warm for a satisfying meal, perfect for gatherings or anytime you crave Southwest-inspired comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces Canned green chilies, diced
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 2 cups Milk
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, black beans, green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is just warm, but not boiling.

Step 6

Slowly whisk in the cornmeal to the milk mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Gradually stir the warm cornmeal mixture into the eggs, a little at a time, to avoid cooking the eggs. Mix well.

Step 8

Stir in the baking powder to the cornmeal mixture.

Step 9

Pour the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.

Step 10

Carefully pour the cornmeal mixture over the cheese and beef, spreading it out evenly with a spoon or spatula.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the spoon bread topping is golden brown and set.

Step 12

Let the Spoon Bread Tamale Pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1538.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2067.0

Total Fat 130.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 429.3mg	0%
Sodium 5722.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 134.5g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1136.7mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 3141.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 18.9%