Tamale and Jalapeo Cornbread Dressing

Transform your holiday table with this bold and flavorful Tamale and Jalapeño Cornbread Dressing! A Tex-Mex twist on traditional stuffing, this recipe combines crumbled cornbread and savory tamales with spicy diced jalapeños, aromatic sautéed onions, and garlic for a rich, crave-worthy base. Seasoned with ground cumin and chili powder, and finished with fresh cilantro, this dish offers the perfect balance of spice and warmth. Moist and fluffy, thanks to a blend of chicken or vegetable broth and eggs, it’s baked to golden perfection for a show-stopping side dish that pairs beautifully with turkey, roasted chicken, or even a vegetarian feast. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a unique addition to any comfort-food lineup, this jalapeño cornbread dressing will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups Cornbread
• 4 whole Tamales
• 2 whole Jalapeños, diced
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons Butter, unsalted
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs, beaten

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Prepare the cornbread in advance, or use store-bought cornbread, and crumble it into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Shuck the tamales, crumble them into bite-sized pieces, and add them to the bowl with the cornbread.

Step 4

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced jalapeños. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for another minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic.

Step 6

Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl with the cornbread and tamales. Stir in the chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the mixture, a little at a time, stirring gently until the mixture is moist but not overly wet.

Step 8

Beat the eggs in a small bowl, then fold them into the dressing mixture to help bind it together.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is set in the center.

Step 11

Remove the dressing from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2128.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3241.2

Total Fat 163.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.2g
Cholesterol 815.9mg	0%
Sodium 10053.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 351.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 48.8g
Protein 97.7g	0%

Vitamin D 231.2IU	0%
Calcium 1723.0mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 2404.8mg	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: 44.9%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 43.1%