Easy Tamale “Muffins”

Who loves tamales? If you raised your hand, you’re with me. However, I cannot for the life of me cook good tamales. Something always goes wrong. These tamale muffins, however? These I can do, which is why I chose them for our Coco Disney Day. Even if they’re not as authentic.

Ingredients:

• 2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix
• 3/4 C frozen corn
• 1 C Sour Cream
• 1/4 C Melted Butter
• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 Beef
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp onion powder

• Mexican Shredded Cheese
• Red Enchilada Sauce
• Cialntro, for serving, if desired

Directions:

• Preheat your oven to 400.
• Mix together your cornbread base by combining: corn muffin mix, corn, sour cream, butter, and eggs. Whisk until evenly combined (no dry spots).
• Lightly spray your muffin tin and use a medium cookie/ice cream scoop to put batter in cups. Bake for 15 minutes.
• While they’re cooking, brown your hamburger and add your spices.

• Use a shot glass to push down in the middle (kind of like we did for the Up Cookie Cups) to make them cups.

• Let cool in pan for five minutes or so. Then top with your ground beef, about a teaspoon to tablespoon of red enchilada sauce, and as much cheese as desired.
• Broil Cups for five minutes or less, until the cheese begins to brown. Top with cilantro if desired!