Description
Mexican Tamales Breakfast is a delightful and hearty dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine. Soft, savory tamales are filled with tender meat and enveloped in a warm masa dough, making them perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. The vibrant flavors and comforting aromas will transport you to festive family kitchens filled with laughter. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create a batch of tamales that will impress your loved ones and bring warmth to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups warm chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken or pork, shredded
- 1 cup red chili sauce
- Corn husks (soaked in warm water)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)
Instructions
- Soak corn husks in warm water for about an hour until pliable.
- In a large bowl, mix masa harina, baking powder, salt, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add warm chicken broth to the masa mixture until achieving a smooth dough consistency.
- In another bowl, combine shredded chicken or pork with red chili sauce (and cheese if using).
- Spread 2 tablespoons of masa dough on one corn husk, place a spoonful of filling on top, fold tightly, and secure with another husk or kitchen twine.
- Arrange tamales upright in a steamer pot over boiling water. Cover and steam for 1 to 1.5 hours until firm but tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg