chicken tamale pie

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  20 minutes
servings:  tbd

ingredients:
2 cups preshredded mexican cheese blend
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 15-ounce box corn bread mix
14-ounce can diced green chiles
4 ounces salsa + more for garnish
1 can enchilada sauce
4 cups cooked and shredded chicken
sour cream
cilantro

steps:
1.  preheat oven to 400 degrees.  combine 1 cup cheese, milk, egg, canola oil, cumin, pepper corn bread mix, chiles and 4 ounces of salsa in a bowl.  stir to combine.  pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.  bake for 20 minutes.

2.  remove from oven and pierce surface generously with a fork.  pour enchilda sauce over the top.  top with chicken and remaining cheese.  bake for 20 more minutes.

3.  remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.  cut into pieces and garnish with sour cream, salsa and cilantro.

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