Question 1

Can I use frozen corn?

Accepted Answer

Frozen corn is great in this recipe. You don't even need to thaw it before using, as it will thaw during the cooking process. I like to use Trader Joe's fire roasted corn if I have some on hand.

Question 2

Can I use corn muffin mix instead?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you have corn muffin mix on hand and want to save some time, you can use this in place of the homemade cornbread topping. If you're swapping it in, follow the directions and ingredient additions on the package for mixing the batter together. Note that topping might not bake up as thick as my homemade version.

Question 3

Can I freeze tamale pie?

Accepted Answer

Most casseroles do freeze well after baking. Make sure that it is cooled completely before you transfer to the freezer.

If you plan to freeze it, I recommend baking in a disposable pan so that you don't have to worry about your pan being in the freezer!

You can also make just the filling ahead of time and freeze into containers. Whenever the craving hits, just thaw out your filling, whip up the topping, assemble, and bake!

You can easily double the filling or portion it into smaller bags to make smaller tamale pies.

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