Grits Fiesta Pie



INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 c  Water

1/4 ts Garlic powder

1/2 c  Quick-cooking grits

1/4 c  All-purpose flour

1/2 c  (2 ozs) cheddar cheese, Shredded

1 lg Egg, lightly beaten

3/4 lb Ground beef

1 pk (1.75 oz) taco Seasoning mix

1 c  (4 ozs) Monterey jack

Cheese, shredded and Divided

1/3 c  Fresh tomatoes, chopped

1/4 c  Ripe black olive, sliced

3 tb Green bell pepper, cored,
Seeded, and finely chopped

2 lg Eggs, lightly beaten

2 tb milk

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water and garlic to a
boil; stir in the grits. Return to a boil; reduce heat and
cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
In a bowl, combine the flour and cheddar cheese; stir into
the grits. Stir 1 egg into the mixture until well blended.
Into a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate, spoon mixture;
press with the back of a spoon to form a pie shell. In a
large skillet, cook the ground beef and taco seasoning until
meat browns; drain. Spread meat mixture into pie shell. Top
with 3/4 Monterey jack cheese, tomato, ripe olives, and
green bell pepper; set aside. In a bowl, combine 2 eggs and
milk; pour over pie.  Bake in a preheated, 375 degree F oven
for 25 minutes.  Remove from oven; sprinkle with the
remaining 1/4 cup of Monterey jack cheese, and let stand for
5 minutes before slicing.

Serves 6



Grits Fiesta Pie