Can it be prepared ahead and frozen before baking or after baking?

Fantastic recipe - both myself and my husband loved it! I used diced tomatoes in place of the whole tomatoes - it was easier and is what I had on hand. This recipe has been added to my "go to favorite's"!!! Thank You Lucinda

A very good recipe. I like crushed tomatoes rather than whole tomatoes and I also add black beans. I sometimes serve it on a bed of lettuce.

A very good recipe. I like crushed tomatoes rather than whole tomatoes and I also add black beans. I sometimes serve it on a bed of lettuce.

Another winner from Lucinda; just fantastic! I don't care for chunky canned tomatoes as a matter of personal taste so I opted for crushed tomatoes. I love the options of "tweaking" the tamale topping to taste, i.e. jalepeño (pickled or freshly chopped), grated cheese, fresh or frozen corn, endless options. Absolutely delicious and reheats beautifully as well!

OMG...what a great mix of flavours...love it...accidently put too much tomatoes in (my error) but it still tastes wonderful! Love your show and love how your recipes do not require expensive ingredients which is a great thing for most people these days. PS. your family is great also :) Thank you!