South of the Border Tamale Pie

South of the Border Tamale Pie

Courtesy of National Pork Board 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 c. diced ham cubes
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 c. bottled chunky salsa
16 oz. tube prepared polenta with Mexican peppers or polenta with wild mushrooms
1 c. Monterey Jack and pepper cheese, shredded
non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

1. Combine tomato sauce and salsa in a medium saucepan. Stir in ham; heat through.

2. Heat oven to 350°F. Coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

3. Cut tube of polenta into 8 slices. Arrange polenta slices in baking dish. Spoon salsa mixture over polenta. Bake, uncovered, for 25 min. or until heated through.

4. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for 5 min. more or until cheese is melted.

Serves 4.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 326; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 69mg; Total Carbs: 25g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 28g; Sodium: 1817mg;