Tamale Bacon Bites is a simple recipe that can be thrown together quickly when unexpected guests drop in. They can be made with any type of tamale, beef, pork, chicken, or cheese. Serve with hot Chipotle Cheese Dip.
Author: Merry Bevill
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Del Real Tamales - any type
precooked bacon strips
8 oz Mexican Velvetta cheese - cubed
1 cup Mexiblend Cheese - shredded
5 oz can of evaporated ild
⅓ - ½ cup of Del Real Salsa Roja
1 - 1.5 tsp ground Chipotle Chile Pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Unwrap a tamale and cut into 12 bite size pieces.
Wrap a strip of bacon around each bite and secure with a toothpick.
Place the bites on a baking rack and bake in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the bacon is brown and crispy.
While the bites are baking, place all of the dip ingredients into a microwave safe bowl.
Place in the microwave and heat on high for 5 -8 minutes. Stir halfway through.
Continue heating until the cheese is melted.
Serve the bacon bites and Chipotle Cheese Dip while hot. Serve with Del Real Salsa Roja.
Recipe by Sunshine On My Shoulder Solar Cooking Guide at https://www.sunshineonmyshoulder.com/how-to-make-tamale-bacon-bites-appetizers/