Tamale Muffins       
Posted by: jackM Mon, 24 Jan 2005, at 1:42 p.m.
 

Ingredients:
1 cup masa (Dough for tortillas and tamales)
1/3 cup shortening (melted)
1 tsp. spices (all purpose seasoning)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg (beaten)
3 cups milk
1 cup chicken (diced)
choice of green or red salsa
 

Directions:
Spray muffin tins with nonstick spray and preheat in oven for 5 minutes.
Place masa, baking powder and seasoning in a mixing bowl and mix well. Add milk and egg and whip uniformly. Add shortening and mix well.
Place chicken and your choice of salsa in a separate bowl and stir together.
In muffin tins, spoon 1 Tbsp. masa, then 1 Tbsp. chicken, then 1 Tbsp masa.
Bake 25 minutes in a 350 degree over, until golden brown.
Serve with your choice green or red salsa.