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A small stack of tamales wrapped in ribbed corn husks, arranged on a white round plate; image shows the piled front/side faces of the wrapped tamales.

FCC - HCS - Frozen

Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales

4.04/5 (24)
$65.99USD
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These Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales are a New Mexican-style food product: handmade tamales made from stone-ground masa, filled with mild cheddar cheese and Hatch green chile, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed. Each bag contains 12 tamales (net weight 35 oz / 992g) and is produced by Amigo's Mexican Foods; they are shipped frozen with dry ice and can be reheated by steaming, microwave, or oven (see package instructions). Reviews generally praise the authentic flavor and convenience, although some customers note inconsistency in the amount of chile filling and masa thickness.

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GTIN
33338166
MPN
tamales-green-cheese-1

Specifications

Material
Stone-ground maseca (dried corn), mild cheddar cheese, Hatch green chile, corn husk
Condition
new
Weight
51 oz

Image Analysis

4 images
Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales product image (primary)
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Product

A small stack of tamales wrapped in ribbed corn husks, arranged on a white round plate; image shows the piled front/side faces of the wrapped tamales.

  • Wrapping material and textureTamales are wrapped in dried corn husks showing tight parallel ribbed lines and layered folds across each piece.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.66 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Stacking and shapeMultiple rectangular tamales stacked in a loosely pyramidal pile with visible folded ends and rounded corners from the husk overlap.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.66 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Surface finishHusks have a slightly glossy appearance in places from moist or oiled surface highlights.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • OcclusionLower portion of the tamale stack is partially cropped by the bottom image edge and some tamales are partially hidden behind the top stack.

Other

Studio-style photo with a high-key white background and soft even lighting; a white round plate is visible under the tamales and the composition is cropped with large empty space above.

  • Supporting surfaceWhite round plate rim visible at the bottom left and bottom right under the tamales.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 0.52 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high)
  • BackgroundEven high-key white background filling the top two thirds of the image.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with subtle shadows under the plate and stack toward the lower right.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.25 (medium)
  • Shot compositionLow-angle close-up focused on the tamales pile; top portion of image contains empty space and the bottom is cropped by the plate edge.

Colors

warm yellow-orange· corn husk wrappers#ECAB3Cwhite· plate#FFFFFF
Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales product image 2
02

Product

Several tamales wrapped in dried corn husks are arranged upright and overlapping inside a round stainless steel steamer pot; exposed filling appears orange and pale off-white in places.

  • Container interiorCircular stainless steel steamer pot visible from above with a thin rolled rim and interior sidewalls showing reflections and a perforated steamer basket at the bottom.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium)
  • Tamale arrangementMultiple tamales wrapped in light brown dried corn husks, arranged vertically and tilted, overlapping each other to fill the pot.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.55 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Exposed fillingTamale filling visible at several open ends, showing an orange-green spiced filling and a paler off-white masa interior.
    3 regionsx 0.09 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Corn husk textureDried corn husks show linear fibrous striations and folded edges with some fraying at torn ends.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Steamer basket perforationPerforated metal steamer basket or tray visible beneath tamales through gaps, showing regularly spaced round holes.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)

Other

Top-down staged photograph with a light neutral background and soft diffuse lighting; slight shadowing inside pot and minimal reflections on metal rim.

  • Shot compositionTop-down view centered on the pot, leaving negative space of light neutral background below the pot.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with gentle shadows inside the pot and subtle specular highlights on the stainless rim.
  • BackgroundPlain light gray or off-white background occupying the lower half of the image.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high)

Colors

light tan· corn husks#DB9C4Bwarm orange· filling#D37303pale off-white· masa interiorstainless steel· pot rim and interior
Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales product image 3
03

Product

A stack of tamales individually wrapped in corn husks and sealed inside clear plastic film. The tamales are visible through the transparent plastic and are arranged vertically with husk ends at top and bottom.

  • Overall formMultiple tamales arranged side-by-side in a single block, each wrapped in a pale beige corn husk and sealed together inside a clear vacuum-style plastic bag.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.96 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Corn husk appearanceVisible individual tamale husks are pale tan/beige with vertical fibrous striations and slightly darker brown streaks; husks are tightly wrapped around the tamale filling.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.96 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Clear plastic filmShiny transparent plastic film with visible seams and wrinkles encloses the tamales; reflections and compression wrinkles are visible along the top edge.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Label placementA rectangular printed label is affixed to the front center lower portion of the package, partially covering the tamales; label has black background and multicolored text and graphics.
    1 regionx 0.21 · y 0.45 · w 0.58 · h 0.39 (high)
  • Net weight line“A net weight line appears near the bottom of the label reading 'NET WT. 35 OZ (992.23 g)'.”
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.73 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Tamale block top edgeTop ends of the tamales form an uneven horizontal ridge inside the plastic with small trapped air pockets and slight moisture condensation.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.03 · w 0.96 · h 0.14 (high)

Packaging

A front-facing product label with nutrition facts at left, a central logo and product name, and an ingredients/keep frozen block at right. A barcode is visible at the lower right of the label.

  • Nutrition Facts header“Nutrition Facts”
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.17 · h 0.13 (high)
  • Serving size line“Serving Size 4 oz. (100g)”
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Calories line“Calories 210”
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Selected nutrition rows“Total Fat 9g; Sodium 430mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g; Protein 5g”
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Brand logo text“Amigo's”
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.55 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Product name text“GREEN CHILE TAMALES”
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.67 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Wrapped description“WRAPPED IN CORN HUSK”
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Keep frozen heading“KEEP FROZEN”
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.49 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Ingredients and small ingredient blockA dense multi-line ingredients block printed in small white text on the black label; lines are legible as a block but individual long lines are small.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.52 · w 0.23 · h 0.28 (medium)
  • BarcodeStandard vertical barcode with numeric digits below it.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

White studio background and flat surface with soft diffuse lighting. Image is cropped to center the packaged tamales; lower portion shows shadow of product on the surface.

  • Background and surfacePlain white background and white flat surface; product sits on the surface casting a soft shadow below and to the front.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Shot compositionFront-facing product shot cropped so top of the tamale pack is near the top edge of the image and extra white space remains above.
  • LightingEven diffuse lighting with mild highlights on the plastic film and minimal harsh shadows.

Colors

pale beige· corn husks#D2B593black· label backgroundPackaging#1B1A1Bbright green· accent text and graphicPackagingwarm yellow· logo hat elementPackaging#BBBA94
Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales product image 4
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Packaging

Close-up photograph of a printed Nutrition Facts panel in black text on a white rectangular label with a thin black border.

  • Panel title“Large bold header reading 'Nutrition Facts' centered at the top of the label.”
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.01 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Servings line“10 servings per container”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.13 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Serving size line“Serving size 4 oz (100g)”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.19 · w 0.90 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Amount per serving header“Amount Per Serving”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.27 · w 0.60 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Calories label“Calories 210”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.90 · h 0.11 (high)
  • Daily value header“% Daily Value*”
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Total Fat row“Total Fat 9g”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Total Fat percent“12%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.40 · w 0.13 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Saturated Fat row“Saturated Fat 3g”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.45 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Saturated Fat percent“15%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.45 · w 0.13 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Trans Fat row“Trans Fat 1g”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.49 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Cholesterol row“Cholesterol 5mg”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.54 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Cholesterol percent“2%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.54 · w 0.13 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Sodium row“Sodium 430mg”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.59 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Sodium percent“19%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.59 · w 0.13 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Total Carbohydrate row“Total Carbohydrate 26g”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.70 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Total Carbohydrate percent“9%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.64 · w 0.13 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Dietary Fiber row“Dietary Fiber 6g”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.69 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Dietary Fiber percent“21%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.69 · w 0.13 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Total Sugars row“Total Sugars 1g”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.73 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Includes added sugars row“Includes 0g Added Sugars”
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.77 · w 0.70 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Includes percent“0%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.77 · w 0.13 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Protein row“Protein 5g”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.81 · w 0.60 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Protein percent“10%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.81 · w 0.13 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Vitamin D row“Vitamin D 0mcg”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.86 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Vitamin D percent“0%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.86 · w 0.13 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Calcium row“Calcium 260mg”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.89 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Calcium percent“20%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.89 · w 0.13 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Iron row“Iron 1.08mg”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.92 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Iron percent“6%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.92 · w 0.13 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Potassium row“Potassium 0mg”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.94 · w 0.60 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Potassium percent“0%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.94 · w 0.13 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Vitamin A row“Vitamin A”
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.97 · w 0.45 · h 0.03 (medium)
  • Vitamin A percent“6%”
    1 regionx 0.82 · y 0.97 · w 0.13 · h 0.03 (medium)
  • Vitamin C row“Vitamin C”
  • Vitamin C percent“0%”
  • Footnote“* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.”
  • Panel borderThin black rectangular border surrounding the Nutrition Facts panel.
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  • Horizontal divider linesMultiple solid black horizontal rules separate sections and rows within the panel.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.16 · w 0.96 · h 0.60 (high)

Other

Tight, front-facing close-up of the nutrition label centered in the frame with even lighting and no visible props.

  • Shot compositionClose-up, front-on crop of the label that fills the image vertically with small white margins.
  • Lighting and contrastEven diffuse lighting with high contrast between black printed text and white background; no strong shadows.
  • Image qualitySharp legible text overall; small lower rows are slightly more condensed but still readable.Partial

Colors

white· label backgroundPackagingblack· printed text and rulesPackaging#000000

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
FCC - HCS - Frozen
URL
https://www.hatch-green-chile.com/products/hatch-green-chile-cheese-tamales

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Documents & Data

Reddit Insights

4 threads · r/Costco, r/traderjoes

Redditors generally enjoy the frozen green chile cheese tamales for their flavor and convenience, though some note they can't match homemade and quality may be hit-or-miss.

positive sentiment70% match

The majority of comments praise the flavor and convenience, especially the green chili/cheese variety, but there are notable complaints about dry masa and inconsistency.

Themes

Taste and flavorpositive
Convenience as a quick mealpositive
Quality and texture issuesnegative
Comparison to other brands and authenticitymixed

Use Cases

  • Quick lunch or snack
  • Freezer stocking / bulk purchase

Watch Out For

mediumMasa can be thick and dry, and filling may be underseasoned.
lowMicrowave preparation can make them hard; steaming is preferred.
mediumQuality may vary by batch; some batches are not as good.

Community Q&A

Are the green chile cheese tamales good?
Yes, many Redditors love them and consider them a great frozen option.
Are they authentic?
Fairly authentic, but not as good as homemade.

Compared To

vs Cedar Lane brand

Cedar Lane brand is considered not great, while Trader Joe's frozen two pack is praised as great.

vs Homemade tamales

Even the good frozen tamales are considered fairly authentic but can't beat homemade.

Source Threads

  • Negative review of Costco tamales texture and seasoning

    The masa was thick and dry and the pork was less than well seasoned

    u/robbietreehornr/CostcoView thread →

  • Love for green chili and cheese frozen tamales as lunch

    I love the green chili and cheese frozen tamales. I steam one for lunch regularly

    u/chicagodeepfaker/traderjoesView thread →

  • Excitement over cheese green chile tamales return

    Yes! I love these! I was so disappointed when they didn’t have them. I found them a few weeks ago and got 5 packs and ate them all in a week. Worth it.

    u/YoshiSunshine14r/traderjoesView thread →

  • Frozen two pack praised over Cedar Lane, fairly authentic

    The cedar lane brand ones are not great. The frozen two pack ones are great; fairly authentic, but you can’t really beat the real thing. They used to have super good refrigerated ones.

    u/Shoes-thor/traderjoesView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://freshchileco.com/products/hatch-green-chile-cheese-tamales
Platform
shopify
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