South of the Border Tamale Pie
Courtesy of National Pork Board
 
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 30 Min.
What you need:
* 2 c. diced ham cubes
* 8 oz. can tomato sauce
* 1/2 c. bottled chunky salsa
* 16 oz. tube prepared polenta with Mexican peppers or polenta with wild mushrooms
* 1 c. Monterey Jack and pepper cheese, shredded
* non-stick cooking spray
What to do:
1. Combine tomato sauce and salsa in a medium saucepan. Stir in ham; heat through.
2. Heat oven to 350°F. Coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Cut tube of polenta into 8 slices. Arrange polenta slices in baking dish. Spoon salsa mixture over polenta. Bake, uncovered, for 25 min. or until heated through.
4. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for 5 min. more or until cheese is melted.
Serves 4.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutritional information:
Calories: 326;   Total Fat: 14g;   Saturated Fat: 7g;   Cholesterol: 69mg;   Total Carbs: 25g;   Fiber: 2g;   Protein: 28g;   Sodium: 1817mg;