Tamale Stuffing for Roasted Turkey

A unique and flavorful stuffing for roasted turkey, incorporating crumbled tamales for a delicious Mexican twist.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 5 minutes

Calories

550 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.14/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

6mediumFully Cooked Tamales(Choose your favorite filling, pork or chicken work well. Corn husk removed.)

£9.00

1mediumOnion(Diced)

£0.50

2stalksCelery(Diced)

£0.40

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

1.5cupsChicken Broth(Low sodium preferred)

£0.60

4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.50

8ouncesChorizo (Mexican)(Removed from casing)

£3.50

6cupsDried Bread Cubes(Day-old, cubed bread or stuffing mix)

£1.50

0.3cupFresh Cilantro(Chopped)

£0.75

1teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.10

0.5teaspoonGround Cumin

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(To taste)

£0.02

Total Cost

£17.13

£2.14 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.
Crumble the cooked tamales into a large bowl. Set aside.
3.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
4.
Add the garlic and chorizo to the skillet and cook, breaking up the chorizo with a spoon, until the chorizo is cooked through and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5.
Pour the chorizo mixture over the crumbled tamales in the bowl. Add the dried bread cubes, cilantro, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
6.
Gradually add the chicken broth, mixing until the stuffing is moist but not soggy. You may not need all of the broth.
7.
Transfer the stuffing to a greased oven-safe dish or use to stuff the turkey (if stuffing the turkey, add just before roasting).
8.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until heated through and the top is lightly browned. If stuffing inside the turkey, follow the turkey roasting directions and ensure the stuffing reaches a safe internal temperature (165°F/74°C).

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

550 kcal / 2301 kJ

Carbs

48g

18% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

23g

46% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

1100 mg

48% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier stuffing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño to the skillet along with the garlic.

You can prepare the stuffing a day ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator and bake it just before serving. Add a little extra broth before baking if it seems dry.

If you don't have chorizo, you can substitute it with Italian sausage or even leave it out for a vegetarian option. Adjust seasonings accordingly.

If you are stuffing a turkey, loosely pack the stuffing into the cavities just before roasting. Do not overstuff, as this can hinder cooking.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet

Oven-safe dish or roasting pan

Large bowl

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