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Entree
Mexican
24 tamales; 12 tamales w/ topping
1 hour
1 hour
2 cups black beans, cooked
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
Salt and black pepper to taste
12 chile peppers of your choice from Melissa’s Tamale Party Package, roasted
24 pieces cheddar cheese (2 inches x 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch)
1 package Tamale Kits from Melissa’s Tamale Party Package
Hatch Salsa
Combine beans and cumin, mashing slightly, and season to taste.
Cut peppers in half.
Prepare Melissa's Tamale Kit following directions on the package.
In each tamale place 1/2 pepper, 2 tablespoons beans and one stick cheese on masa. Cook as directed. Top with Hatch Salsa.
Other garnishes can include sour cream, sliced olives, chopped cilantro, and guacamole.
For a complete vegetarian tamale, use 16 oz. Soy Shreds, cheddar flavor.
