Spinach-Corn Tamales
- 30 large corn husks, divided
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1-3/4 cups masa harina
- 1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1-2/3 cups warm water
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Soak corn husks in hot water 30 min.
- Meanwhile, beat next 4 ingredients in large bowl with mixer on low speed until blended.
- Gradually add warm water, beating after each addition until light and fluffy.
- Combine vegetables and cheese.
- Drain corn husks.
- Spread about 1/3 cup masa dough into 4x3-inch rectangle down center of each of 12 husks, leaving about 2 inches at top of husk.
- Top each with 1/3 cup spinach mixture.
- Fold over both sides and 1 end of each husk to enclose filling.
- Pour 3 cups water into tamalera pot or 8-qt.
- stockpot fitted with steamer basket.
- Line bottom of basket with some of the remaining corn husks.
- Place tamales, open-ends up, in tamalera; cover with remaining husks or damp kitchen towel.
- Cover with lid.
- Bring water to boil on medium-high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 1 hour or until tamales pull away from husks, adding more boiling water to pan and adjusting heat as necessary to maintain a gentle boil.
corn husks, shortening, masa harina, baking powder, salt, water, frozen corn, four cheese, green onions
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/spinach-corn-tamales-144533.aspx (may not work)