Meal Kit
Italian Sausage Tamale Pie
with chipotle pesto crema
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Laura Alpern
The sweet cornbread topping of this sweet and feisty "pie" brings to mind just one word: delicious, delicious, delicious. (One word repeated three times is still one word!) Corn, peppers, and sausage and tomatoes are topped with batter and baked to a soft, sweet, delight. Dessert pies stand down; we've got the savory sweet pie champion here.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 5 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
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4 oz. Corn Muffin Mix
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 2 Green Onions
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1 oz. Sour Cream
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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2 tsp. Chipotle Pesto
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJ4NGPy
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates64g
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Net Carbs58g
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Fat37g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1510mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz. Italian sausage, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground beef, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 2, breaking up until no pink remains and beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground pork, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 2, breaking up until no pink remains and pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 2, breaking up until no pink remains and turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.
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1 Make Batter and Prepare Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions.
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.Remove sausage from casing, if necessary.Set aside 2 tsp. corn muffin mix. In a mixing bowl, combine remaining corn muffin mix and 1/4 cup water until batter forms (batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter). If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Stir in half the green onions (reserve remaining for garnish). -
2 Start the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, sausage, and bell pepper to hot pan. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
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3 Finish the Filling
Add reserved corn muffin mix, corn, tomatoes, 2 Tbsp. water, half the pesto (to taste; reserve remaining for crema), and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir often until thoroughly combined, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner.Transfer filling to prepared medium oven-safe casserole dish. Spread batter evenly over filling. Sprinkle with cheese. -
4 Bake the Pie
Place casserole dish on prepared baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake in hot oven until topping is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Rest, 5 minutes.While pie bakes, continue recipe. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
Combine sour cream and remaining pesto (to taste) in another mixing bowl.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining green onions and crema. Bon appétit!
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