Recipe Oklahoma Tamale Casserole (Main Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 3 slices bacon
• 16 canned beef tamales, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 2 cups whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 cups canned tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup stuffed green olives
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until evenly brown and crisp.
• Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Lightly grease a 4 quart casserole dish.
• In a large bowl, mix the tamales, chicken, corn, tomatoes, raisins, and olives.
• Season with chili powder and salt.
• Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
• Dot with butter.
• In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce.
• Pour over the casserole.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
• Top with Cheddar cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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