Ingredients and Weight: - 1 cup masa harina - 1/2 cup sugar - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup milk - 1/4 cup vegetable oil - 1 egg - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract - 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn - 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained - 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained - 1/2 cup chopped onion - 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the masa harina, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. 4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. 5. Spread the batter into a greased 9-inch pie plate. 6. In a medium bowl, combine the creamed corn, black beans, tomatoes with green chilies, onion, and green bell pepper. 7. Spread the filling over the batter crust. 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly. 9. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information: (Per slice) - Calories: 350 - Fat: 15 grams - Carbohydrates: 45 grams - Protein: 10 grams
Dish Characteristics: - Sweet and savory flavors - Creamy texture with a crispy crust - Colorful and vibrant presentation - Easy to prepare and perfect for a crowd
User Comments: - "This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect." - "The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again." - "This is a great dish for a casual get-together or a special occasion."
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have masa harina, you can substitute cornmeal. - To make sure the filling is cooked through, heat it in a skillet over medium heat before adding it to the pie crust. - Serve the tamale pie with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.