calypso (iou) and Quick Tamale Casserole (recipes)

calypso (iou)

calypso noun. Pl. -os. E20.
[Origin unkn.]
A type of W. Indian (orig. Trinidadian) ballad or song, usu. with a topical theme; the kind of Music to which this is sung.
calyp'sonian noun a composer and singer of calypsos M20.

Quick Tamale Casserole (recipes)

Quick Tamale Casserole

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

1-1/2pounds ground beef

3/4cup sliced green onions

1can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained and divided

1can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted

3/4cup salsa

1can (2-1/4 ounces) chopped pitted ripe olives (optional)

1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1teaspoon chili powder

1/4teaspoon garlic powder

4slices (3/4 ounce each) American cheese, halved

4corn muffins, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Mexican Sour Cream Topping (recipe follows, optional)

Preparation:

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook ground beef and onions in medium skillet over medium-high heat until beef is brown. 2.Reserve 2 tablespoons chiles for Mexican Sour Cream Topping, if desired. Stir remaining chiles, corn, tomato soup, salsa, olives, Worcestershire sauce, chili and garlic powders into skillet until well blended. 3.Transfer to 2-quart casserole. Top with cheese; evenly spread muffin cubes over cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, prepare Mexican Sour Cream Topping, if desired. Serve casserole with topping, if desired.

Mexican Sour Cream Topping

Yield: Makes about 1 cupSlug: Burg-1

Ingredients:

1cup sour cream

2tablespoons chopped green chiles, reserved from above

2teaspoons chopped jalapeño peppers* (optional)

2teaspoons lime juice

Preparation:

1.Combine all ingredients in small bowl; mix until well blended.

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