Weight Watchers Turkey Tamale Casserole Recipe. This hearty meal can be customized to your taste by making it more, or less spicy. Great for leftover turkey!
When hot, add red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic.
Saute approximately 5 minutes, or until softened.
In the skillet, add turkey. Cook breaking up using a wooden spoon, approximately 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned.
Add in corn, tomato sauce, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and chili powder. Stir to mix in.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered, stirring a couple of times, approximately 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Pour the mixture into an 8 inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place a medium sized saucepan over medium/high heat, add 1 cup of water, and the rest of the salt. Bring to a boil.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup of water. Using a whisk, whisk in cornmeal.
Slowly add the moistened cornmeal into the boiling water, stirring continuously, approximately 5 minutes, or until it thickens, and starts to bubble.
Pour the cornmeal mixture over top of the turkey mixture, and spread to an even layer.
In the preheated oven, bake 25 minutes.
Sprinkle monterey jack cheese on top, and bake another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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