Tamale Casserole

TAMALE CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed (about 1 tsp minced garlic)
1 8oz. package noodles (any kind)
1 1lb. can tamales
2 small cans tomato sauce
1/2 lb of grated cheddar cheese
1 12oz. can whole corn
1 can olives, sliced
4 Tbsp parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Brown onion and garlic in butter. Set aside.
2. Boil noodles al dente (still has a bite to it--not completely soft).
3. Add 1 can of tomato sauce immediately.
4. Add corn, olives, and previously prepared onions & garlic.
5. Layer in greased pan (9 x 13) in this order: noodle mixture, tamales (sliced in half), cheese, tomato sauce.
6. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.
7. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.