Thanksgiving is this week, are you ready? Are you ready for all the leftovers? Well this year the #SundaySupper team is here to help. We have about 50 recipes to help you use up those leftovers. And not just turkey sandwiches 🙂
I have had this recipe bookmarked forever! Originally it was made with chicken, but it works great for leftover turkey. It puts a whole new spin on your Thanksgiving dinner. The base of this pie is a box corn bread mix. You mix in a can of cream style corn. This would be another great opportunity to use up some leftovers. If you have any kind of corn left from your dinner, just mix that in. My family makes a creamy, cheesey corn dish for the holidays. I would use that in a heart beat instead of having to have a can of corn on hand.
This came together very quickly. In my head I thought it was going to be more work than it was. After about 10 minutes of work it was baking in the oven, and we were waiting for ooey, gooey, sauce, cheesey goodness. A little heat from the enchilada sauce, cornbread, and spiced turkey make for a great dinner. This was a hit in my house, and will be made again and again (with turkey or chicken.
Turkey Tamale Pie

Great use of leftover turkey (or chicken). Corn bread base, spiced turkey, enchilada sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 (14 3/4 oz) can cream style corn
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbls taco seasoning
- 1 (8.5 oz) box corn muffin mix
- 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups turkey, , cooked and shredded
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, , shredded
- Cilantro, , garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a pie plate with non stick spray.
- In a bowl combine the corn muffin mix, egg, milk, corn, cayenne, green chiles, and 1 Tbls taco seasoning. Stir until everything is combined and moist. Pour into prepared pie plate. Bake for 20-30 minutes. The corn bread will barely be set.
- Meanwhile, toss the turkey with the remaining taco seasoning. Remove corn bread from the oven. Using a fork pierce the entire top of the corn bread. Pour enchilada sauce over the top. Spread turkey over the top of the sauce, and sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Adapted from Pinch of Yum
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 263Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 100mgSodium 581mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 20g
Don’t stop there – go check out the rest of the #SundaySupper crew and their delicious Thanksgiving leftovers recipes!
I can’t believe this amazing line up.
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- Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole by FamilyFoodie
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- Turkey Mornay Open-Face Sandwiches by The Weekend Gourmet
- Leftover Mashed Potatoes and Beef Croquettes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Simple and easy! Turkey a la king, fit for a queen! by Midlife Road Trip
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- Leftover Turkey Soup by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
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Sweets & Desserts
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- Pumpkin Gingersnap Truffles by Chocolate Moosey
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- Chocolate Peanut Butter Potato Frosting by Yummy Smells
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Laura Hunter says
Why oh why did I look at this right before lunch? I just wish I could reach in the screen and take a portion of this. I have made tamale pie before but my recipe pales in comparison to this. I am going to have to give this a try with my leftovers.
veronica gantley says
Oh my, there is nothing more comforting than a casserole. This tamale pie does count as a casserole right? Delicious!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Great idea for an all-in-one dish (leftovers or not)! 🙂
Megan says
I love tamale pies and this one sounds perfect!!!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
This looks amazing Erin!!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
I’ve had this one bookmarked for a while too! I can’t wait to make it after I see yours!
Heather @girlichef says
Just looking at those photos is making my mouth water uncontrollably! Delicious use for turkey 😀
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says
Yeah…this is my kind of leftovers too! Saving this one for the remainder of hte roasted turkey breast I bought to make my dish yesterday!
Amanda @ MarocMama says
Delicious! My husband would go crazy for this dish with the extra spice in it. His #1 turkey complaint is that it’s bland…:(
Susan 30A EATS says
This has got to be one of my favorite recipe’s yet! My kids will love it!
Pam @ The Meltaways says
wow this looks fabulous!! I know we’d love the flavors – so different from the few days prior!
Patti says
What a great recipe! Can’t wait to try this one!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I saw this on Pinch of Yum and definitely bookmarked this! I love the idea of using turkey though because let’s face it, we will definitely have plenty of that leftover after Thursday!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
This looks just fantastic!! I think I would cook up turkey (or chicken) just to make these! Love, love, love it!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
Sitting here going through everyone’s posts with my better half and said “Look at this one babe” and all he could say was “WOW” I am pretty sure we will be making this after T-Day!! Pinning 🙂
Susan says
I love the Mexican twist to turkey leftovers! After a few days, you need new flavors!
Martin D. Redmond says
OK…I HAVE to make this! It looks fantastic!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
This sounds super tasty! Perfect for the chilly weather we have been having! Happy Sunday.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
What a delicious way to use leftovers! Love the flavors!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Very pretty and yummy looking. I’m thinking that even when one is tired of turkey, this would be delicious as it’s so load with fabulous flavor, totally unlike Thanksgiving flavors!
Conni Smith says
I love the ingredients in this pie – looks great!!!
Soni says
What a great recipe for leftover turkey!!! So delicious Mexican flavors here!!Would love to try this 🙂
Sarah says
I have never had tamale pie, and i keep craving it!
kale says
such a fun and unexpected recipe! looks totally delicious and soul satisfying. 🙂
Sheila Fretz (@CookUnderwriter) says
This looks delicious and amazing.