Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 146 g

(Approx. 24 Servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories	320	Calories From Fat	130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15 g	23%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g	8%

Trans Fat 0.0 g

Cholesterol 70 mg	23%

Sodium 470 mg	20%

Total Carbohydrate 31 g	10%

Dietary Fiber 1 g	4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein	21 g

Vitamin A 4%	•	Iron 6%

Vitamin C 0%	•	Calcium 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Basic Tamales

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

2 hours

Total Time

2 h 30 m

Serves

24 People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 24 Servings

1 Azteca Corn Husks

4 cup(s) H-E-B Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, hot

1 1/4 cup(s) canola oil

1 Tbsp baking powder

7 cup(s) corn masa mix

1/8 Tsp kosher salt

1/8 Tsp pepper

4 12 Oz container H-E-B Fully Cooked Shredded Chicken, or your favorite holiday filling

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Instructions

Soak corn shucks in hot water for 30 minutes; drain, set aside.

Combine broth, oil, baking powder, masa mix, salt and pepper with an electric mixer, mix for 2-3 minutes to thicken; set aside.

Prepare filling of choice, we used H-E-B Fully Cooked Shredded Chicken. Set aside.

To assemble, spread 2-3 tablespoons masa on smooth side of corn husk.

Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the center of the masa.

Fold sides of husks to the in toward center, and fold tail to center.

Place tamales tail side down on a sheet pan until ready to steam.

To steam tamales place 2 inches of water in steamer pot.

Place tamales, tail side down in basket. Don't overcrowd tamales. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 hours or until the corn shuck pulls away from masa.

Source:

My H-E-B Texas Life Magazine