Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

I modified this recipe a bit just because I didn't want to go to the store. I used a green and yellow peppers instead of the jalapeno, can of corn instead of frozen. box of cornbread mix instead of cornmeal, and 1 whole egg. It was pretty good I think I would have liked to have it thicker.

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Jamie

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

I did not use the chilies, jalapeno's, or olives as my kids wouldn't have liked it. I doubled the meat using one pound of ground steak, and one pound of bison. My family loved it.

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Blondie

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Living In: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2009

I agree that the consistency was a bit unusual, but thought it tasted great. Next time I would throw in some onion and garlic with the "meat" (I actually used a vegetarian meat substitute). Or maybe use shredded chicken instead -- that could help a lot with the consistency. The other flavor I think this was missing is sour cream! I am very sensitive to spicy but didn't think the jalapeno was too much at all. I will probably make it again for myself but am glad there were no kids around today, as I can't imagine they would have gone for something so unfamiliar.

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Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2009

My husband and I really enjoyed this casserole. My husband even called it comfort food (which I think says a lot considering he just had surgery less than a week ago).We didn’t at all experience mush or dryness. I used unsweetened soy milk (only because I was out of regular milk and had to pilfer from my lactose intolerant daughter’s stash), stone ground cornmeal, 3.8 oz can of olives, and McCormick hot taco seasoning (although I prefer homemade). I think serving it with sour cream and fresh cilantro would be a great addition as well. I do think this would be too spicy for my toddler. For what it is, we think it deserves five stars.

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2008

I enjoyed this a lot. Thought it was even better the day after. Definitely a keeper!

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tm1023

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Jackson, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: May 4, 2008

This is really good. It really satisfies your craving for mexican and you can make your own rice and beans. I love mexican and consider this a comfort food. Winner with the husband!

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2008

The flavors in this were really nice, but the texture came out a little mushier than I had expected. I don't know if I needed to bake it longer perhaps, or if it that mushy tamale texture was how it was supposed to turn out. I'd like it firmer, though. If I try it again, I'll use a little less liquid, maybe 1 cup of milk instead of 1 and a half, or 1 less egg white or something. I used two tablespoons of the homemade Taco Seasoning I from this site, which was a lot tastier than store-bought, and substituted ground turkey. I also used a can of green chiles instead of a jalepeno since I didn't have one, and used 1 can of stewed tomatoes and one can of fire-roasted tomatoes, since that's what I had. The fire-roasted tomatoes in it were fantastic. It didn't need any salsa, but if it were drier, maybe. Definitely didn't for flavor. Will try it again.

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2008

Tasty recipe. I only used 1/2 jalapeno thinking it might be too spicy for the kids and wasn't able to taste it at all. Next time I will use the whole thing. I also used regular cheese instead of reduced fat. My husband enjoyed this recipe as well as two of my three kids.(ages 4,4 and 2)

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Becky Kendrick

Home Town: Fresno, California, USA

Living In: Ashburn, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2007

I didn't really care for the texture of this casserole, but hubster loved it. Overall, good, cheap, and easy.

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Aggie 2000

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Living In: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2007

This recipe was very easy to make and tasted great. My whole family loved it.

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2007

This was ok, but mine came out pretty dry. I dumped salsa all over the top, and then it came to life (maybe it was the salsa?). Would make again, but maybe lighten up on the cornmeal or include more liquids.

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