What To Serve With Tamales (21 authentic recipes)

A few tamales on a blue oval plate with serving plates on the side.

What To Serve With Tamales (21 authentic recipes)

Wondering what to serve with tamales? Don’t worry – I’ve got your whole menu sorted out, with the traditional side dishes and drinks! Bonus: crispy tamales and eggs is a great way to eat leftover tamales the next day.

Course Breakfast & Brunch

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 225kcal

Author Ana Frias

Ingredients

1 tamal husk removed
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the tamal in a preheated non stick skillet or cast iron skillet. Fry over medium to medium high heat until all sides are crispy. About 5 minutes.
Move the tamal to the side and lower heat. Once the skillet has cooled down a little bit, crack eggs into pan.
Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
Cook over low heat until most of the white has set.
For over medium eggs, carefully flip eggs over and cook for 1 minute.
Remove tamal and eggs from pan and place on plate.
Enjoy while hot.

Notes

The tamales can be any kind: red, green, or sweet. Just pick your favorite ones!
There is no need to add extra oil as the tamales should release a little oil into the skillet.
Cook the eggs over low heat. If the heat is too high, the white of the egg will overcook before the yolk has a chance to cook.
Use a thin spatula to slide under the tamales and eggs.

Note on calories: only the egg calories are noted as the tamales can vary depending on your selection.

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