Mother in Law Sandwich
The Mother-in-Law Sandwich is a popular dish in Chicago, made with a tamale placed in a hot dog bun and topped with chili.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Jalapenos - 1/4 cup, sliced
- Onions - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Cheddar cheese - 1 cup, shredded
- Chili - 2 cups
- Tamales - 4
- Hot dog buns - 4
Let's Get Started
- Heat the tamales according to the package instructions.
- While the tamales are heating, warm the chili in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Open the hot dog buns and place a heated tamale in each one.
- Top each tamale with a generous amount of chili.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili.
- Add chopped onions and sliced jalapenos to each sandwich.
- Serve the Mother-in-Law Sandwiches hot, with a side of chips or fries if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g