Savory Tamale Bread Pudding with Salsa Roja

A flavorful and comforting side dish made with crumbled tamales, cheese, and a spicy salsa roja. Perfect for using leftover tamales!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

750 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£3.08/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dessert•Bread•Side Dish

Cuisine:

British•Mexican

Mood:

Comfort Food•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

6mediumTamales(Cooked, preferably vegetarian, crumbled)

£6.00

4largeEggs

£1.20

1cupMilk(Whole milk recommended)

£0.30

1cupMonterey Jack Cheese(Shredded)

£1.75

0.5cupCheddar Cheese(Shredded)

£0.80

0.5mediumOnion(Diced)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tablespoonVegetable Oil

£0.05

1cupSalsa Roja(Store-bought or homemade)

£1.50

2tablespoonsCilantro(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.40

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

Total Cost

£12.30

£3.08 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
4.
Add the crumbled tamales, sautéed onion and garlic, Monterey Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir to combine well.
5.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6.
Pour the salsa roja evenly over the top of the tamale mixture.
7.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
8.
Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (400g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

52g

20% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

38g

76% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

1350 mg

59% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use Oaxaca cheese or a Mexican cheese blend.

Add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn to the bread pudding for extra flavor and texture.

Adjust the amount of salsa roja to your preferred level of spiciness.

The bread pudding can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

9x13 inch baking dish

Wine Pairings

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