day 60

Tuesday I made something I have made over and over...but not this year!
Mama Maria's Tamale-Rice Casserole
It is a recipe I got from the HEB magazine.
It is YUMMY and easy!
1 jay Canyon Foods Tortilla Soup
1 Bag 16 oz frozen HEB steamable Spanish Rice
1 package 1 doz cooked tamales of your choice (beef, pork or chicken)
2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
1 can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 to 1 cup chopped green onions ( I never use them )
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9 X 13 pan with non-stick
2 cook rice in microwave oven according to package directions (cook right in bag; do not cut or open bag). Remove rice carefully; spread over bottom of baking dish.
3. Discard husks from tamales; cut up or break up into bite-size pieces. Layer evenly over rice.
4. Shake Tortilla soup jar to blend; then pour evenly over casserole. Top with shredded cheese and olives.
5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until casserole bubbles and cheese melts. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes; garnish with green onions and serve.