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FCC - HCS - Frozen

Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales

4.04/5 (24)
$65.99USD
Out of Stock

Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales are a frozen New Mexican food product made by Amigo's Mexican Foods. Each handmade tamale consists of stone-ground corn masa stuffed with mild cheddar cheese and Hatch green chile, wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. A 35 oz package contains 12 tamales; each 4 oz serving provides 210 calories, and the tamales can be defrosted and heated in a microwave, steamer, or oven. Customer reviews give the product an average rating of 4.04 out of 5, with positive feedback on flavor and convenience alongside occasional comments about inconsistent filling or masa texture.

Style
traditional, handmade
Category
Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Prepared Foods > Prepared Meals & Entrées
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GTIN
33338166
MPN
tamales-green-cheese-1

Specifications

Traditional New Mexico Green Chile Cheese Tamales made with fluffy masa, mild cheddar cheese, and Hatch green chile, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.

Hand-made in small batches using an authentic New Mexican recipe. Each tamale is stuffed with mild Cheddar cheese and Hatch green chile, wrapped in a traditional corn husk, then steamed to perfection. Packaged in a bag of 12; easy to defrost and heat in the microwave or steam. For best results, defrost in the microwave (45 seconds per tamale). Produced by Amigo's Mexican Foods.

Material
Stone-ground maseca (dried corn), mild cheddar cheese, Hatch green chile, corn husk
Style
traditional, handmade
Condition
new
Weight
51 oz
Category
Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Prepared Foods > Prepared Meals & Entrées

Additional Attributes

  • authentic New Mexican recipe
  • stone-ground maseca (dried corn)
  • mild cheddar cheese
  • Hatch green chile
  • wrapped in corn husk
  • steamed to perfection
  • hand-made in small batches
  • packaged in a bag of 12
  • easy to defrost and heat
  • produced by Amigo's Mexican Foods

Product Insights

This frozen tamale delivers certified Hatch Valley green chile—valley-grown under New Mexico law, fire-roasted, and running 1,000–8,000 Scoville units for a tamer-than-jalapeño warmth—paired with mild cheddar and stone-ground masa that is intentionally grainy for a heartier bite and stronger corn flavor. Made by USDA-inspected Amigo’s in Deming, NM, and flash-frozen for up to six months, it offers individual husk wraps for one-tamale reheating, though steaming 8–12 minutes is the gold standard and microwaving requires a damp paper towel. Buyers call the flavor wonderfully balanced and fairly authentic for a frozen product, rating it 4.04 stars, but note batch inconsistency (light and fluffy to thick and dry) and that leftovers dry out. Priced at $70, it’s about 7% more per ounce than a refrigerated alternative, and while naturally gluten-free, the lard and cheddar make it unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diets. The Hatch chile’s deep, earthy, savory character comes from Hatch Valley’s 20-degree daily swings and mineral-rich soil, anchoring a cultural tradition that includes a 30,000-person festival.

Verified claims

Terroir
Hatch Valley's 20-degree daily swings and mineral-rich soil make the chile taste deep, earthy, and savory.
Provenance
Under New Mexico law, Hatch means valley-grown; this chile is certified valley-grown.
Heat level
Hatch green chile in these tamales runs 1,000–8,000 Scoville units, tamer than a jalapeño.
Masa texture
Stone-ground masa is deliberately made grainy for a heartier bite and stronger corn flavor.
Storage
Flash-frozen bag keeps up to 6 months; reheat only what you'll eat right away.
Origin
HCA-certified Hatch Valley chile; New Mexico law backs the New Mexican label
Chile profile
Jalapeño-level heat (1,000–8,000 Scoville) with a deep, earthy, roasted flavor
Producer
Made by USDA-inspected Amigo's in Deming, NM, owned by the Hatch Chile Store
Reheating
Steaming 8–12 minutes is the gold standard; microwave works only with a damp paper towel wrap
Flavor balance
Buyers report the chile-cheese flavor as wonderfully balanced over light, fluffy masa — not fiery.
Authenticity
Real Hatch Valley chile in a block of mild cheddar and stone-ground masa; as a frozen tamale, buyers call it fairly authentic.
Freezer life
Flash-frozen tamales keep up to 6 months in a 0°F freezer, best within 3
Portioning
Individual husk wraps allow one-tamale reheating; reheated leftovers dry out
Unit price
Only about 7% more per ounce than Texas Tamale's refrigerated Hatch pack.
Batch consistency
Buyers report identical packs ranging from light and fluffy to thick and dry.
Dietary fit
Naturally gluten-free corn masa, but lard and cheddar make it not vegetarian, vegan, or dairy-free.
Hatch chile
The Hatch chile inside is real Hatch Valley fruit, fire-roasted
Cultural tradition
Hatch chile anchors a 30,000-person festival and roadside roasting

Product record

Title
Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales
Brand
FCC - HCS - Frozen
Price
$70 USD
Availability
Out of stock
Rating
4.04 stars, 24 reviews, scale 5

Buying Guide

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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.
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  • 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.
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  • Tamale arrangementMultiple tamales wrapped in light brown dried corn husks, arranged vertically and tilted, overlapping each other to fill the pot.
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  • Exposed fillingTamale filling visible at several open ends, showing an orange-green spiced filling and a paler off-white masa interior.
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  • 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.
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  • Clear plastic filmShiny transparent plastic film with visible seams and wrinkles encloses the tamales; reflections and compression wrinkles are visible along the top edge.
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  • 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.
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  • Net weight line“A net weight line appears near the bottom of the label reading 'NET WT. 35 OZ (992.23 g)'.”
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  • 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”
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  • Serving size line“Serving Size 4 oz. (100g)”
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  • 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.”
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  • Servings line“10 servings per container”
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  • 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”
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  • 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%”
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  • 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.
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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

Customer Reviews

24 total
4.04

24 reviews · out of 5

Absolutely DELICIOUS

★★★★★Beth Francis

Absolutely DELICIOUS. We will definitely be doing a re-order on them. When we lived in Arizona, we were able to get them wrapped in the corn husks, but the paper wrap takes nothing from the flavor. If someone wants good Tamales, I will send them your name. We are able to get the Hatch Green Chilis at our grocery store. Love them, on everything.

Best tamales i ever ate thank you so

★★★★★Yolanda vega

Best tamales i ever ate thank you so much

Lacking

★★★★★David Barr

To start with, there was very little chili in each tamale. The masa was thin and tamales were tiny inside of the husks. Feel like for the price, the quality should have been far more. Would never order these again.

Wonderful!

★★★★★Nancy Bowman

Wonderful!

Best Tamales Ever!

★★★★★Mamamia

Best tamales I've ever had! The corn meal is light and fluffy, and the flavor of the green chili and cheese is wonderfully balanced!

These are the best tamales

★★★★★Christine Vick

These are the best tamales. Eat them plain of load them up with fresh chile, more cheese and onions. Yummy!!

★★★★★Dana

All the flavor was fantastic, I took them to New Year's lunch at a friend's. They were a hit!

Disappointed

★★★★★Anne in Arizona

November 16, 2023….Green chili cheese tamales arrived (in Arizona) thawed. Who do I even call for a refund? To make matters worse, I wanted to see if they could be salvaged so I cooked one and was extremely disappointed in the extreme saltiness of the tamale.

Tamales (Chili and Cheese

★★★★★CHRISTOPHER TEAL

The tamales had a wonderful flavor but they were too small for the price paid.

Chili forward

★★★★★Diana STEWART

If you are looking for green chili and cheese tamales that are heavy on the chili these tamales are for you. The tamales were delicious.

★★★★★Mike

Great

I retract my previous review,,,

★★★★★Stephanie L

My previous review complained about the frozen block of tamales and my fear of not being able to separate them when I was ready to use them. Forgive me, I finally took them out of the freezer as I was ready to steam six of them. I actually could separate the frozen tamales without very much resistance. And may I add they were delicious! So do not fear when you get that frozen block of tamales as they are inseparable!!!

Taste Old

★★★★★Jim Adams

The tamales tasted freezer burned.

Haven’t eaten them

★★★★★Stephanie Levandoski

Haven’t eaten them. Very very disappointed that I have 12 tamales that are frozen together in one solid block. I am one person and not about to eat 12 tamales in one sitting. I did call about this and was told by the very kind gentleman that I could defrost them some to separate them. I didn’t bother telling him that when you defrost and then refreeze you are taking moisture out of the product. An expensive mistake on my part. I wanted to be able to enjoy these a couple at a time. Buyer beware!

YUMMY!

★★★★★JEAN MELVIN

VERY, VERY, YUMMY!

Tasty

★★★★★Gardner joned Jones

Delicious

Tamales

★★★★★Palmer Evans

Best tamales ever!

Good flavor, but they got smashed

★★★★★Marilyn Blanck

The flavor is fine, but the tamales looked as if an elephant had sat on them before they were frozen. They arrived at my house solidly frozen but all "bent out of shape", twisted and jammed together. I thawed them enough to separate off a couple for my dinner and returned the rest to the freezer. I will eat them and enjoy the flavor, but I could never serve tamales that looked like this, to guests.

Delicious

★★★★★Cheryl Mike

Delicious and not too spicy. However a bit on the small size and not enough cheese for me but so good you overlook the skimpy amount of cheese .

Disappointed

★★★★★Barbara SPIKER

Tamales were dry

So very, very good!!!!!!

★★★★★Jeri & Terry Farrell

Very well packaged. We had them for dinner that night and all agreed we should have ordered more. There were no leftovers. I will definitely order again. Thanks for the excellent service.

First time...won't be the last !

★★★★★Cookie Backelman

We are new to FCC and couldn't be more pleased with ALL of the products we have tried so far ! Love Papa's salsa, the Green and Red Chile sauces and the tamales. Also love the social media sites with recipes !

Great

★★★★★Daniel Salazar

Very good the green Chile is outstanding full flavor. Very hard to get the Green Chile flavor here in California. The Masa did not stay together after steaming.

Ok

★★★★★Leroy T Shintaku

There are much better Tamales in my area, and less expensive, not much flavor, really mediocre. I love all your other products.

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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