Cheese tamale with melted cheese and real Hatch Green Chile inside soft masa, hand-made in our New Mexico kitchen. Ships frozen and heats in 30 minutes.
Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales
$85$7.08 / ea
Sold by the dozen — 12 per box
31,900+ Reviews
5th-generation family business
Never imported
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Hatch Green Chile Cheese Tamales
$85.00
- Real Hatch Green Chile
- Melted Cheese Filling
- Hand-Made in NM
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Most frozen tamales come off an assembly line
Ours are hand-spread, hand-filled and hand-wrapped in small batches, with real Hatch chile and stone-ground masa.
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Why real chile only grows here
Champagne's got its valley. We have ours.
The Soil
Minerals you can taste
Rio Grande minerals in sandy loam. You can taste it.
The Sun
300+ days a year
Desert UV burns flavor deep into every pepper.
The Swing
100° day. 60° night.
The plant fights harder. The chile gets deeper.
The Water
Fed by the Rio Grande
Elephant Butte runoff. Minerals you can taste in every bite.
The Proof Is in the Chile
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Based on 102 reviews
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five-star reviews
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
10/07/26
Excellent tamales, without the work!
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
08/28/26
Cheesy and yummy full of Hatch chiles , inside the best Masa we have had , this is an easy and delicious dinner . We pair it with some whole bean chili on the side . Nutritious and scrumptious and ready in the steamer from the feezer in about 12 min.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
08/12/26
These were good I just wish there’s more cheese. I will try them again
Verified Buyer
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01/30/26
Haven't recieved the Chile yet but the tamales were delicious
Verified Buyer
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01/21/26
These are great as part of a full meal or as a snack. Tasty!
Green Chile Cheese Tamale FAQs
There's no meat in them: the filling is cheese and green chile, and the masa is made with vegetable shortening and canola oil, not lard. The package doesn't say whether the cheese's enzymes are vegetarian, and they contain dairy and wheat, so they aren't vegan.
Each order is one dozen (12) tamales. Each tamale is hand-rolled and individually wrapped in parchment paper before freezing.
A cheese chosen to melt well inside the masa. The package lists it as cheese made from cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes and artificial color.
Pinto beans, Spanish rice, a side salad. Top with sour cream, salsa verde, extra green chile sauce, or a squeeze of lime.
No. Our tamales are made with wheat flour, so they contain gluten and are not gluten-free. Please don't order them for anyone with celiac disease, a wheat allergy or a gluten sensitivity.
Authentic New Mexican tamales made the way they've been made in the Hatch Valley for generations. Our Green Chile Cheese Tamales are melted cheese and real Hatch green chile, wrapped in fluffy stone-ground masa and steamed to perfection. Every bite delivers the bright, smoky flavor that only real New Mexico green chile can provide—no imitations, no shortcuts, just tradition.
12
Handmade Tamales Per Order
Feeds 4–6 people • Ships frozen with dry ice • Ready in minutes
Why Our Tamales Are Different
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Real Hatch Green Chile
We use authentic Hatch green chile—not generic California or guajillo chiles. The unique terroir of the Hatch Valley creates a flavor profile you simply can't replicate elsewhere.
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Melted Cheese Filling
Cheese and Hatch green chile, with no meat. Every tamale is generously filled.
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Stone-Ground Masa
Our fluffy masa is made from stone-ground maseca (corn treated with lime) and wheat flour, prepared in small batches, so our tamales contain gluten. It's light, flavorful, and melts in your mouth after steaming.
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Handmade in Small Batches
Each tamale is hand-spread, hand-filled, and hand-wrapped in parchment paper before steaming. This isn't factory food—it's craft cooking at scale.
How to Heat Your Tamales
Your tamales arrive frozen and fully cooked. Leave the wrapping on and reheat to 165°F using one of these methods:
🍳 Microwave
Wrap 2 tamales in a damp paper towel and microwave on high.
2 minutes♨️ Steamer (Traditional)
Steam from frozen in a steamer basket over simmering water for best texture.
30–40 minutes🔥 Oven (Batch Cooking)
Preheat to 350°F. Cover tamales with foil. Great for serving crowds.
25–30 minutesServing Suggestions
These tamales are incredibly versatile. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy them:
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Christmas Morning Breakfast
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With Rice & Beans
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Smothered in Queso
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Topped with Fried Egg
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Tamale Pie Casserole
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As Burrito Filling
What Is a Tamale?
Tamales (singular: tamal in Spanish) are one of the oldest foods in the Americas, dating back over 10,000 years to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. The word comes from the Nahuatl "tamalli," meaning "wrapped food." Aztec and Mayan warriors carried tamales as portable sustenance on long journeys, and the tradition of making tamales has been passed down through countless generations.
In New Mexico, tamales became a cultural staple during the 1800s, blending indigenous techniques with Spanish colonial ingredients. Today, making tamales remains a cherished family tradition—especially around Christmas—where multiple generations gather for "tamaladas" (tamale-making parties) to prepare hundreds at a time.
Why Choose New Mexican Tamales?
Not all tamales are created equal. While Texas-style tamales often use generic chile powder and California tamales may feature bland, mass-produced filling, New Mexican tamales are defined by one ingredient: real Hatch chile.
Our cheese tamales are made with Hatch green chile and green chile puree, with garlic and spices. This creates a rich, complex sauce with earthy undertones, moderate heat, and a depth of flavor that powdered chile simply cannot match.
The result? A tamale that tastes like it came from an abuela's kitchen in Las Cruces, not a factory in Houston.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tamales come in an order?
Each order includes 12 handmade tamales, packaged frozen. This typically serves 4–6 people as a main course, or 8–10 as an appetizer or side dish.
How spicy are these tamales?
Hatch green chile gives these a gentle warmth. You taste the chile more than you feel it, and the cheese softens it further. If you prefer milder options, try our Green Chile Cheese Tamales.
What's the difference between Hatch tamales and regular tamales?
The key difference is the chile. Most commercial tamales use generic chile powder or guajillo/California chiles. Our tamales are made with authentic Hatch green chile, which has a unique flavor profile created by the specific soil, water, and climate of the Hatch Valley in southern New Mexico.
Are your tamales gluten-free?
No. Our tamales are made with wheat flour, so they contain gluten and are not gluten-free. Please don't order them for anyone with celiac disease, a wheat allergy or a gluten sensitivity.
How long do frozen tamales last?
When kept frozen at 0°F or below, our tamales have a 2-year shelf life from the production date. Once thawed, use them within 3 days.
Can you ship frozen tamales?
Yes! We ship all frozen items via UPS with dry ice to ensure they arrive frozen solid. Frozen products ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only to avoid weekend delays. Please use a physical address (no PO Boxes).
What is the best way to cook frozen tamales?
For best results, steam from frozen in a steamer basket over simmering water for 30–40 minutes. This produces the traditional soft, moist texture. You can also bake them covered in foil at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, or microwave 2 tamales wrapped in a damp paper towel for 2 minutes on high.
What's inside the tamales?
Each tamale contains fluffy stone-ground masa wrapped around melted cheese and real Hatch green chile. The masa is made with wheat flour, vegetable shortening and canola oil (no lard), so the tamales contain gluten. Contains: wheat, milk. The tamales are wrapped in parchment paper (not a corn husk) for easy handling.
Do tamales come with sauce?
The green chile is cooked right into the filling, so each tamale is already flavor-packed. For extra sauce, pair with our Hatch chile sauces or smother with our Hatch Green Chile Stew.
What's the origin of New Mexican tamales?
Tamales have deep roots in New Mexican cuisine, blending indigenous tamale-making traditions with Spanish colonial influences. They became a regional specialty in the 1800s and remains a cherished holiday tradition throughout the Southwest.
How do I store leftover tamales?
Store heated leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. To reheat, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave, or re-steam, until the center reaches 165°F. Unheated tamales can be refrozen if still cold.
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Complete Your New Mexican Meal
Pair your tamales with our Green Chile Chicken Tamales, Hatch Chile Rellenos, or Green Chile Stew for an authentic Southwest feast.