Tamale Balls Recipe

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Tamale Balls
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cornbread crumbs, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, minced garlic (if using) and salt.
  3. Add ground chuck and mix well.
  4. Shape into 1-inch balls and place in a shallow baking dish.
  5. Add a little more of the enchilada sauce, a tablespoon at a time, if it's not holding together good.
  6. Meatballs can be made in advance up to the point and refrigerated; allow to come to room temperature before baking.
  7. Bake uncovered, 18 to 20 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile in a saucepan, stir together tomato sauce and remaining enchilada sauce and heat gently until heated through.
  9. Transfer cooked meatballs to chafing dish or crockpot.
  10. Pour sauce over and top with cheese.
  11. Keep warm over low heat and serve with toothpicks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2956.98 Kcal (12380 kJ)
Calories from fat 1082.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 120.28g 185%
Cholesterol 813.87mg 271%
Sodium 5675.62mg 236%
Potassium 3408.93mg 73%
Total Carbs 265.57g 89%
Sugars 80.34g 321%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g 42%
Protein 212.04g 424%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 39%
Iron 23.4mg 130%
Calcium 1629.7mg 163%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 221.31 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 185%
Cholesterol 60.91mg 271%
Sodium 424.79mg 236%
Potassium 255.14mg 73%
Total Carbs 19.88g 89%
Sugars 6.01g 321%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 42%
Protein 15.87g 424%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 39%
Iron 1.8mg 130%
Calcium 122mg 163%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 68.4
    Points
  • 78
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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