EASY TAMALE PIE

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 poblano peppers

  • 6 chicken or beef tamales

  • 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans

  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • Chopped fresh cilantro and thinly sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side up.

  2. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350º.

  3. Peel off and discard charred skins.

  4. Place peppers in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Remove husks from tamales.

  5. Cut tamales into quarters; place over peppers.

  6. Top with chili, cheese and chopped onion.

  7. Bake until hot and bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Serve with cilantro and green onions.